This is the research report produced by Ipsos MORI into the Best Value inspection methodology used to inspect the police by Audit Scotland and HMICS.
Number | Recommendation |
|---|---|
1 | Be clearer about the objectives of introducing Best Value in the Police and communicate these to forces and boards. |
2 | After the risk assessment, provide feedback to forces and boards regarding the areas to be covered in the audit and inspection. |
3 | Reinforce the message that boards and forces do not need to do any special preparation for the audit and inspection as they should be able to use their existing self-evaluation evidence. |
4 | Make it clearer to boards and forces exactly what the purpose of the optional presentations is so that they can make an informed decision as to whether or not to give one. |
5 | Establish at an early stage in the process how the force and board wish to communicate with the team throughout the audit and inspection. |
6 | Ensure that when auditors and inspectors are selected for a particular force/board, best fit is achieved in terms of their expertise and experience. |
7 | Consider which members of the audit and inspection team should be present at the feedback meeting with the force and board following the report factual accuracy check, so that the force and board derive maximum benefit from the discussion. |
8 | Consider altering the format of reports to address concerns about unnecessary repetition. A starting point might be reducing the number of summaries that appear throughout the reports. |
9 | Consider whether there are any higher priority recommendations that should be highlighted in the report. |