Risk Register Legal Services 12 - Derry City Council
Risk Register Legal Services 12 - Derry City Council
Risk Register Legal Services 12 - Derry City Council
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<strong>Risk</strong> <strong>Register</strong><br />
Description<br />
Potential<br />
Causes<br />
Potential<br />
Impacts<br />
Inherent<br />
Impact<br />
Inherent<br />
Likelihood<br />
<strong>Risk</strong> <strong>Register</strong><br />
Total<br />
Inherent<br />
<strong>Risk</strong> Score<br />
Current Controls<br />
Residual<br />
Impact<br />
Residual<br />
Likelihood<br />
Total<br />
Residual<br />
<strong>Risk</strong> Score<br />
<strong>Risk</strong> Count:<br />
<strong>Legal</strong> <strong>Services</strong> <strong>12</strong><br />
LS7 Failure to<br />
manage incidences of<br />
stress amongst staff<br />
LS4 Failure to comply<br />
with legislation /<br />
regulatory guidance<br />
Excessive<br />
workload; Lack of<br />
support; Staffing<br />
issues<br />
Lack of awareness;<br />
Lack of planning;<br />
Lack of resource;<br />
Budget constraints;<br />
Excessive<br />
workload;<br />
Inconsistent<br />
policies<br />
Service disruption;<br />
Loss of confidence;<br />
Personal health<br />
issues of staff<br />
Litigation; Loss of<br />
credibility.<br />
3 3<br />
9 Communication with staff<br />
3 3<br />
9<br />
A paper on inspection & enforcement<br />
procedures (Licensing) has been<br />
prepared & referred to CSS for<br />
consideration<br />
3 3<br />
9 Professional awareness<br />
3 2<br />
6<br />
Training<br />
CPD<br />
Training Resources<br />
Knowledge & experience<br />
LS6 Absenteeism Poor working<br />
practices;<br />
Inadequate<br />
policies; Apathy;<br />
Poor morale<br />
Poor morale;<br />
Financial cost;<br />
Service disruption<br />
3 2<br />
6 Adherence to Absenteeism Policy<br />
2 3<br />
6<br />
LS1 Lack of accurate<br />
and comprehensive<br />
Land Terrier System<br />
Budgetary<br />
constraints;<br />
Ineffective forward<br />
planning; Lack of<br />
resources; Poor<br />
systems.<br />
Failure to manage<br />
and realise the<br />
potential of <strong>Council</strong><br />
properties or assets.<br />
3 3<br />
9 Dedicated resource currently<br />
3 2<br />
6<br />
developing Land Terrier<br />
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Description<br />
Potential<br />
Causes<br />
Potential<br />
Impacts<br />
Inherent<br />
Impact<br />
Inherent<br />
Likelihood<br />
Total<br />
Inherent<br />
<strong>Risk</strong> Score<br />
Current Controls<br />
Residual<br />
Impact<br />
Residual<br />
Likelihood<br />
Total<br />
Residual<br />
<strong>Risk</strong> Score<br />
<strong>Risk</strong> Count:<br />
<strong>Legal</strong> <strong>Services</strong> <strong>12</strong><br />
LS13 Inappropriate<br />
legal advice given or<br />
inappropriate legal<br />
action initiated<br />
LS2 Loss of key<br />
members of staff<br />
LS5 Failure to ensure<br />
security & integrity of<br />
critical data /<br />
information<br />
LS<strong>12</strong> Theft / Fraud by<br />
employee<br />
LS8 Failure to set<br />
appropriate budgets<br />
LS9 Lack of effective<br />
communication with<br />
staff<br />
LS10 Lack of<br />
appropriate IT tools<br />
Lack of instructions<br />
or conflicting<br />
instructions; Lack of<br />
resources; Lack of<br />
awareness/underst<br />
anding of those<br />
providing<br />
instructions;<br />
Unclear roles and<br />
responsibilities<br />
amongst those<br />
providing<br />
instructions.<br />
Lack of career<br />
opportunities;<br />
Workload levels;<br />
Impact of <strong>Council</strong><br />
policies<br />
Inappropriate<br />
security systems<br />
Inadequate security<br />
(physical and<br />
financial controls)<br />
Lack of clear<br />
strategy; Lack of<br />
funds; Lack of<br />
communication<br />
Lack of planning;<br />
Time<br />
Lack of resources;<br />
Lack of planning<br />
Loss of credibility;<br />
Service disruption;<br />
Demoralised<br />
workforce;<br />
Complaints from<br />
members; Loss of<br />
trust; Inconsistencies<br />
Loss of experience /<br />
knowledge; Service<br />
disruption; Impact on<br />
staff morale.<br />
Loss of information;<br />
Loss of credibility;<br />
Data protection<br />
Financial cost; Loss<br />
of credibility; Staff<br />
morale<br />
Overspend<br />
Demoralised<br />
workforce;<br />
Reputation of <strong>Council</strong><br />
Reduction in<br />
efficiency of service<br />
3 3<br />
9 Qualified legal staff<br />
3 2<br />
6<br />
Requests & advice documented &<br />
retained<br />
Feedback is given to relevant Depts.<br />
on a case by case basis where there<br />
is a need for improvement in<br />
procedures and/or information<br />
provided to the CSS Dept.<br />
3 2<br />
6 Valuing staff<br />
3 2<br />
6<br />
Use of recruitment agency.<br />
Communication<br />
Reviews of workloads<br />
2 2<br />
4 Staff training & awareness<br />
2 2<br />
4<br />
Restriction of access<br />
IT access controls<br />
3 2<br />
6 Cheques payable to Claimant or<br />
2 2<br />
4<br />
Solicitor<br />
Purchase prices determined by VLA<br />
<strong>Council</strong> authority necessary<br />
Payment procedures<br />
Audit controls<br />
2 2<br />
4 Budget allocation<br />
2 1<br />
2<br />
Budget monitoring<br />
Budgetary Control reports<br />
2 2<br />
4 Regular meetings with staff<br />
2 1<br />
2<br />
2 2<br />
4 Existing IT systems<br />
2 1<br />
2<br />
IT support service<br />
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Description<br />
Potential<br />
Causes<br />
Potential<br />
Impacts<br />
Inherent<br />
Impact<br />
Inherent<br />
Likelihood<br />
Total<br />
Inherent<br />
<strong>Risk</strong> Score<br />
Current Controls<br />
Residual<br />
Impact<br />
Residual<br />
Likelihood<br />
Total<br />
Residual<br />
<strong>Risk</strong> Score<br />
<strong>Risk</strong> Count:<br />
<strong>Legal</strong> <strong>Services</strong> <strong>12</strong><br />
LS11 Failure to<br />
manage third party<br />
service providers<br />
effectively<br />
Lack of<br />
communications;<br />
Failure to monitor<br />
Poor service;<br />
Financial cost;<br />
Credibility.<br />
1 2<br />
2 Use of reputable firms<br />
1 1<br />
1<br />
Monitoring of service<br />
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