The oneSource Joint Committee of Havering Council met on Wednesday 19 June 2024 to discuss several key issues, including a finance update, an IT update, and the approval of previous meeting minutes. The committee made decisions on budget allocations and reviewed the progress of ongoing IT projects.

Finance Update

The committee reviewed the Joint Committee Finance Update, which provided a detailed overview of the current financial status. The update highlighted a budget shortfall due to unexpected expenses in the previous quarter. The committee debated various strategies to address the shortfall, including reallocating funds from other projects and increasing revenue through service fees. Ultimately, the committee decided to reallocate £200,000 from the contingency fund to cover the deficit. One member argued, Reallocating these funds is essential to maintain our service levels without imposing additional burdens on residents.

IT Update

The IT Update was another significant topic of discussion. The report detailed the progress of several ongoing IT projects, including the implementation of a new customer relationship management (CRM) system. The committee expressed concerns about delays in the CRM project, which had been attributed to supplier issues. A decision was made to establish a task force to oversee the project's completion and ensure it meets the revised deadline. One councillor noted, It's crucial that we expedite this project to improve our service delivery and operational efficiency.

Approval of Previous Meeting Minutes

The committee approved the minutes from the previous meeting held on 28 July 2023. The 230728 Minutes were confirmed without any amendments or objections.

For more details, you can refer to the Agenda frontsheet and the Public reports pack for the meeting.