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<strong>Board</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Directors</strong> <strong>Meeting</strong>, <strong>29</strong> <strong>March</strong> <strong>2012</strong>Agenda Item 4Members <strong>of</strong> the <strong>Board</strong> considered:Question from Ray O’Connell, who sought and received confirmation that theCommittee was assured on routine Waiting Times, both now and long term,that there was no outstanding issues with the Management Information.Confirmation from Dr Adrian Jacobs that the Committee would provide regularupdates on the above within its <strong>Board</strong> reports.A reminder from Alison Moores that reducing waiting times was a CQUINtarget.Caution from Mark Taylor, who had observed that average absenteeism hadbeen increasing for the past six months, and care should therefore be taken tomonitor trend lines more closely.That operational information coming to <strong>Board</strong> should to be reviewed to allowearly identification <strong>of</strong> adverse trends. Anne Sawyer noted that the 12 monthrolling average remained relatively level overall.Performance035/12(item 6)Finance Report for the month ended 31 January <strong>2012</strong>Members <strong>of</strong> the <strong>Board</strong> noted:That the Trust was on track to meet its key targets around forecast surplus.That the Trust’s financial risk rating remained at three, with plans to aim for ascore <strong>of</strong> four as the level <strong>of</strong> surplus increased over the coming year.That sound liquidity and a good payment record had been maintained.That risk highlighted earlier in the year had been incorporated into theforecast.That the focus would continue on spending and income.That the year end position looked set to be achieved. That reporting around CIPS needed to be tied up. Forecast was for fullachievement at year end and Directorates would be required to declare theirsavings in full. Focus would be maintained on recurring CIPs as the Trustmoves into the new financial year.Members <strong>of</strong> the <strong>Board</strong> considered:That for the purpose <strong>of</strong> context, it would be useful to know what the projectedcash balance was at the end <strong>of</strong> month 10, and whether there were anyrevisions to the year end.In response to a request from Pr<strong>of</strong> Ruth Hawker for provenance on capitaldisposals / purchases, that such activity was recorded through the Finance &Investment Committee, and figures provided related to consequences <strong>of</strong>services being developed.036/12(item 7)Finance & Investment Committee ReportMembers <strong>of</strong> the <strong>Board</strong> resolved: That assistance would be provided to ensure that the remaining recurringPage 10 <strong>of</strong> 156

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