ETI-9 Response Accepted

Risk Management Standards

Recommendation

Risk identification and management should be integral to major public-sector contracts, employing probabilistic forecasts, critical review of mitigation claims, constant governance challenge, early warning detection, and quality-focused evidence rather than process emphasis.

Published Evidence Summary
The following publicly available evidence relates to this recommendation:
The Scottish Government stated in its 2 November 2023 response that it already operates in line with best practices for governance and light rail delivery, and considered this recommendation completed. However, no specific published guidance or policy detailing the integration of probabilistic forecasts, critical review of mitigation claims, constant governance challenge, early warning detection, and quality-focused evidence in risk management for major public-sector contracts has been identified in the provided official sources.
How was this evidence gathered?
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This recommendation applies across many organisations. The evidence above reflects central policy activity; adoption in individual organisations may vary.
Jurisdiction
Scotland
Response
Accepted
Accepted Scottish Government
02 Nov 2023

The Scottish Government stated it already operates in line with best practices for governance and light rail delivery. Source: Transport Secretary Statement, 2 November 2023.

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Progress Timeline
Official Report
02 Nov 2023

Initial status based on Scottish Government and City of Edinburgh Council responses to the Edinburgh Tram Inquiry Report (September 2023).

Source
Report Edinburgh Tram Inquiry Report 12 Sep 2023
Responsible Bodies
Scottish Government Primary
Recommendation age 2.5 yrs
Last formal update 874 days ago