| KESSINGLAND PARISH COUNCIL -RISK ASSESSMENT |
(1)
RISK | (2)
CHANCE | (3)
IMPACT | (4)
(2) x (3) | (5)
CONTROL MEASURES | | | | |
| PHYSICAL LOSSES | | | | | | | | |
| Destruction of physical assets as result of Crime | 6 | 6 | 36 | Replaced wooden street furniture with metal, make public areas more visible by cutting back hedges and shrubs etc.- maintenance & inspections - insurance cover-inform police |
| Damage to physical assets as a result of Crime | 6 | 6 | 36 | as above |
Destruction of physical assets as result of
Accident/Natural event | 3 | 3 | 9 | Liaise with Anglian Water to ensure drains are kept clear and liaise with Environment Agency re coastal defences - Parish Beach Warden inspects and reports |
Damage to physical assets as a result of
Accident/Natural event | 3 | 3 | 9 | as above |
| Loss of records / documents | 3 | 5 | 15 | Metal filing cabinets are provided and documents are carefully filed away |
| Theft of property / money | 2 | 3 | 6 | Insurance cover |
| Theft by Councillors | 1 | 1 | 1 | Double signing of cheques initialling cheque stubs and no payment without a certified invoice |
Theft by Deception/Fraud-
Councillors | 1 | 1 | 1 | as above |
(1)
RISK | (2)
CHANCE | (3)
IMPACT | (4)
(2) x (3) | (5)
CONTROL MEASURES | | | | |
| Theft by employees | 1 | 1 | 1 | Double signing of cheques initialling cheque stubs and no payment without a certified invoice |
Theft by Deception/Fraud -
employees | 1 | 1 | 1 | as above |
| LIABILITIES | | | | | | | | |
| Causing injury to third parties | 1 | 3 | 3 | Inspections(professional and councillors) and maintenance particularly of play equipment and insurance cover |
| Damaging third party property | 1 | 1 | 3 | as above |
| Causing injury to employees | 1 | 5 | 5 | Council review and insurance cover -
council discuss health and safety issues |
| Causing injury to Councillors | 1 | 5 | 5 | as above |
| PERFORMANCE FAILURES | | | | | | | |
| Failure of contractors to perform | 1 | 4 | 4 | Inspections and observations by Chair of relevant Committee and Parish Chairman. |
| Failure of professional services to perform | 1 | 4 | 4 | Take emergency action and Parish Clerk to be advised and rectify |
| Failure to manage assets for best return | 2 | 1 | 2 | Review by Full Parish Council |
| Failure to budget adequately | 2 | 4 | 8 | Serious controls and review measures at next precept meeting |
(1)
RISK | (2)
CHANCE | (3)
IMPACT | (4)
(2) x (3) | (5)
CONTROL MEASURES | | | | |
| Failure to set adequate precept budget | 2 | 4 | 8 | Take advice from the Parish Clerk and District Council |
| Failure to ensure proper use of grants etc | 3 | 5 | 15 | Check financial statements of receiving
organisations/groups, and monitor annual reports for good housekeepimg |
| Failure to respond to planning applications | 1 | 3 | 3 | To remind members of their responsibilty
to planning matters and meetings. |
| Failure to respond to consultation documents | 1 | 4 | 4 | Reprimand councillors who fail to respond and attend the meetings where these issues are discussed |
| Failure to respond to public right of inspection | 1 | 1 | 1 | Monitor by Chairman, Vice Chairman
and Clerk |
| COMPLIANCE FAILURES | | | | | | | | |
Failure to record financial
transactions | 1 | 5 | 5 | Monitor by Council, with Internal and External Audit |
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