December 2018 meeting

The NCA Board met on 18 December 2018. It discussed the following:

Item 1: Apologies, Declarations of Interest and Minutes/Actions from the last meeting

1.1 There were no new declarations of interest. Apologies were noted.

1.2 The minutes from the 15 November 2018 Board meeting were agreed.

1.3 The actions log was reviewed, with updates provided.

Item 2: Chair’s Update

2.1 The Chair provided an update to the meeting on current issues of note affecting the Agency.

Item 3: Resources Report

3.1 Chief Finance Officer introduced the report.

3.2 The Board discussed the paper and noted its contents.

Item 4: Disaster and Business Recovery Strategy

4.1 Director General Operations and Deputy Director Operations, Standards and Security introduced this paper.

4.2 The Board discussed the paper and approved all recommendations.

Item 5: EU Exit – Agency Preparations and Contingency Planning

5.1 Director General Operations introduced this paper.

5.2 The Board discussed the paper and asked for a further update early next year.

Item 6: Audit and Risk Assurance Committee (ARAC) Verbal Update

6.1 Reshard Auladin gave an update from this morning’s ARAC.

Item 7: 2019 Spending Review

7.1 Director General Capabilities introduced this paper.

7.2 The Board discussed the paper and approved the recommendations.

Item 8: Business Planning

8.1 Director General Capabilities introduced this paper.

8.2 The Board discussed the paper and noted the proposed way forward.

Agenda Item 9: Draft Agenda for Next Meeting

9.1 The Board reviewed the draft agenda for the next Board meeting

Item 10: AOB:

10.1 There were no items of AOB.

 

November 2018 meeting

The NCA Board met on 15 November 2018. It discussed the following:

Item 1: Apologies, Declarations of Interest and Minutes/Actions from the last meeting

1.1 There were no new declarations of interest. Apologies were noted.

1.2 The minutes from the 3 October 2018 Board meeting were agreed.

1.3 The actions log was reviewed, with updates provided.

Item 2: Chair’s Update

2.1 The Chair provided an update to the meeting on current issues of note affecting the Agency.

Item 3: Resources Report

3.1 Chief Finance Officer introduced the report.

3.2 The Board discussed the paper and noted its contents.

Item 4: TEI10 and 11 Update Paper and Associated Actions

4.1 Director General Capabilities introduced this paper.

4.2 The Board discussed the paper and agreed recommendations.

Item 5: International Review – DfID Funding

5.1 Director Intelligence introduced this paper.

5.2 The Board discussed the paper and agreed recommendations.

Item 6: Q2 Performance Report

6.1 Director General Capabilities, introduced this paper, giving an overview of the Agency’s performance.

6.2 The Board noted the report.

Item 7: Target Operating Model

7.1 Director General Capabilities and Director Vulnerabilities introduced this paper.

7.2 The Board discussed this paper and agreed recommendations.

Item 8: Illicit Finance Programme Business Case

8.1 Director General Capabilities introduced this paper.

8.2 The Board discussed the paper and agreed recommendations.

Item 9: Independent Reference Group (IRG) Verbal

9.1 Director General Operations gave an update from the latest IRG meeting.

Agenda Item 10: Draft agenda for next meeting.

10.1 The Board reviewed the draft agenda for the next Board meeting

Item 11: AOB:

11.1 There were no items of AOB.

 

August 2018 meeting

The NCA Board met on 23 August 2018. It discussed the following:

Item 1: Apologies, Declarations of Interest and Minutes/Actions from the last meeting

1.1 There were no new declarations of interest. Apologies were noted.

1.2 The minutes from the 12 July 2018 Board meeting were agreed.

1.3 The actions log was reviewed, with updates provided.

Item 2: Chair’s Update

2.1 The Chair provided an update to the meeting on current issues of note affecting the Agency.

Item 3: Finance Report

3.1 Chief Finance Officer introduced the report.

3.2 The Board discussed the paper and noted its contents.

3.3 The Board approved the amendment to the Agency Business Case approvals process.

Item 4: Q1 Performance Report

4.1 DG Capabilities introduced the paper.

4.2 The Board discussed the paper and noted its contents.

Item 5: Compliance Report

5.1 Director Strategy introduced the paper.

5.2 The Board discussed the paper, noted its comments and requested a further Compliance Report after the next quarter.

Item 6: International Review

6.1 Director Intelligence introduced this paper, giving an update on implementation of the International Review and requesting Board approval for the next stage.

6.2 The Board discussed this paper, partially approved the next steps of the Review and requested further work.

Item 7: People Programme

7.1 DG Capabilities and Chief People Officer introduced this paper, giving an update on the Agency’s People Programme.

7.2 The Board discussed this paper, supported the updates provided and requested further work.

Item 8: Communications Strategy

8.1 Director Strategy and Head of Communications introduced the paper.

8.2 The Board discussed the paper and approved the new Communications Strategy.

Item 9: Draft agenda for next meeting.

9.1 The Board reviewed the draft agenda for the next Board meeting

Item 10: AOB:

10.1 There were no items of AOB.

10.2 Shadow Board members and observers gave their feedback on their experience.

 

July 2018 meeting

The NCA Board met on 12 July 2018. It discussed the following:

Item 1: Apologies, Declarations of Interest and Minutes/Actions from the last meeting

1.1 There were no new declarations of interest. Apologies were noted.

1.2 The minutes from the 7 June 2018 Board meeting were agreed.

1.3 The actions log was reviewed, with updates provided.

Item 2: Chair’s Update

2.1 The Chair provided an update to the meeting on current issues of note affecting the Agency.

Item 3: Finance Report

3.1 Chief Finance Officer introduced the report.

3.2 The Board discussed the paper and noted its contents.

Item 4: Brexit

4.1 DG Operations introduced the paper.

4.2 The Board discussed this paper and noted that it was a comprehensive view of the possible impact of Brexit on the activity of the Agency. The Board accepted the recommendations with a caveat.

Item 5: International Review

5.1 This paper was withdrawn at the request of the Chair. It will be brought back to the Board in August.

Item 6: National Economic Crime Centre (NECC) and Illicit Finance – implementation of NSC proposals

6.1 DG Capabilities introduced this paper and highlighted the opportunity that the establishment of the NECC will afford the Agency and UK Law Enforcement.

6.2 The Board discussed this paper and the risks associated with tackling this threat. The Board accepted the recommendations.

Item 7: SARs Reform

7.1 DG Capabilities introduced this paper and Director Prosperity provided additional clarity where it was required.

7.2 The Board discussed this paper and noted progress on SARs reform. The Board accepted the recommendations with a caveat.

Item 8: Board and Committees Forward Work Plans

8.1 Director Strategy introduced the paper.

8.2 The Board reviewed and accepted the plans in this paper.

Item 9: ARAC (Audit and Risk Assurance Committee) Update – Annual Report and Accounts

9.1 Wendy Barnes gave an update from this morning’s ARAC and presented the annual report and NCA’s annual accounts for financial year 2018/19.

Item 10: IRG (Independent Reference Group) Verbal Update

10.1 Reshard Auladin and Legal Advisor gave an update from the last IRG meeting.

Item 11: Draft agenda for next meeting.

11.1 The Board reviewed the draft agenda for the next Board meeting

Item 12: AOB:

12.1 There were no items of AOB.

12.2 Shadow Board members gave their feedback on their experience.

 

June 2018 meeting

The NCA Board met on 7 June 2018. It discussed the following:

Item 1: Apologies, Declarations of Interest and Minutes/Actions from the last meeting 

1.1 There were no new declarations of interest. Apologies were noted.

1.2 The minutes from the 23 April 2018 Board meeting were agreed.

1.3 The actions log was reviewed, with updates provided.

Item 2: Chair’s Update

2.1 The Chair provided an update to the meeting on current issues of note affecting the Agency.

Item 3: End of Year Finance Report

3.1 Chief Finance Officer presented the report.

3.2 The Board discussed the paper and noted its contents

Item 4: Q4 Performance Report

4.1 DG Capabilities introduced the latest Agency performance report.

4.2 The Board discussed the key elements of the report, and requested additions before the report is sent to the Home Office.

Item 5: Corporate Risk Management

5.1 DG Capabilities introduced this paper, and explained the Agency’s new approach to corporate risk management.

5.2 The Board endorsed the new approach and discussed the exceptional risks and issues.

Item 6: Spending Review – strategic approach

6.1 DG Capabilities introduced this paper and explained how the NCA will prepare for the Spending Review.

6.2 The Board noted the paper.

Item 7: People Strategy – update

7.1 Legal Advisor introduced this paper which updated the Board on progress made with the People Strategy.

7.2 The Board noted the paper and requested further work.

Agenda Item 8: ARAC (Audit Risk and Assurance Committee) Annual Report – verbal update

8.1 The Board noted that this had been discussed in detail at the ARAC meeting this morning. The updated written report will be provided as soon as possible.

Agenda Item 9: IRG (Independent Reference Group) Verbal Update

9.1 The Board noted that the minutes of the latest meeting had been sent to Board members.

Agenda Item 10: Annual Report

10.1 The Board noted that they had already provided feedback on the draft annual report, and that they would provide any further comments as soon as possible.

Agenda Item 11 Draft agenda for next meeting.

11.1 The Board agreed to review the draft agenda out of committee.

Item 12: AOB:

12.1 The Home Office representative confirmed details of the new representative for the NCA Board.

12.2 Shadow Board members gave their feedback on their experience.

 

April 2018 meeting

The NCA Board met on 23 April 2018. It discussed the following:

Item 1: Apologies, Declarations of Interest and Minutes/Actions from the last meeting

1.1 There were no new declarations of interest. Apologies were noted.

1.2 The minutes from the 8 March 2018 Board meeting were agreed.

1.3 The actions log was reviewed, with updates provided.

Item 2: Chair’s Update

2.1 The Chair provided an update to the meeting on current issues of note affecting the Agency.

Item 3: Independent Reference Group (IRG) Annual Report

3.1 Lord Toby Harris presented the first report of the Independent Reference Group (IRG) to the Board.

3.2 The Board discussed the paper and agreed its recommendations.

Item 4: Finance Report

4.1 Chief Finance Officer gave a verbal report of the last period of FY 2017/18.

Item 5: People Strategy

5.1 DG Capabilities and the Legal Advisor introduced this paper.

5.2 The Board discussed key points and approved all recommendations in the paper.

Item 6: Information Management and GDPR

6.1 DG Capabilities introduced this paper and highlighted key points.

6.2 The Board noted the paper.

Item 7: Draft agenda for next meeting.

7.1 DD Performance introduced this paper. The Board looked forward to the proposed agenda for the next meeting and made recommendations as to agenda items.

Item 8: AOB:

8.1 The Board discussed additional items with regards to threats and risks.

 

January 2018 meeting

The NCA Board met on 29 January 2018. It discussed the following:

Item 1: Apologies, Declarations of Interest and Minutes/Actions from the last meeting 

1.1 There were no new declarations of interest.

1.2 The minutes from the 14 December 2017 Board meeting were agreed.

1.3 The actions log was reviewed, with updates provided.

Item 2: Chair’s Update

2.1 The Chair provided an update to the meeting on current issues of note affecting the Agency.

Item 3: Finance Report

3.1 Director Finance introduced the paper, giving highlights of the NCA’s current financial situation.

3.2 The Board noted the paper.

Item 4: Business Planning sign off including 5 Year Strategy

4.1 DDG Capabilities introduced the paper and updated the Board on the key aspects of the Business Plan.

4.2 The Board discussed the Business Plan, agreed the 2018/19 budget delegations, but requested further amendments to the Business Plan before it is signed off. 

Item 5: People Survey – Full Analysis

5.1 Director Legal introduced this paper and highlighted key aspects of the paper.

5.2 The Board discussed the survey results and approved the proposed way forward in the paper.

Item 6: Diversity and Inclusion Strategy

6.1 DDG Capabilities introduced the paper and described the work to date on this Strategy.

6.2 The Board discussed the key issues and approved the recommendations in the paper.

Item 7: FATF Review

7.1 DDG Operations introduced this paper and highlighted the salient points around the forthcoming FATF assessment.

7.2 The Board discussed the key risks and noted the paper.

Item 8: National Economic Crime Centre (NECC)

8.1 DDG Operations introduced this paper and described the work undertaken to date.

8.2 The Board discussed the paper and requested further work to be carried out.

Item 9: Force Management Statements 

9.1 DDG Operations introduced this paper and highlighted key points.

9.2 The Board discussed the paper and decided the way forward on this topic.

Item 10: HMICFRS Tasking Report

10.1 DDG Operations introduced this paper, drawing out the current situation with regards to this topic.

10.2 The Board discussed the paper and approved the recommendations.

Item 11: Information Management Strategy Implementation Plan

11.1 DDG Capabilities introduce this paper. Wendy Barnes added further insight from her recent work on this topic.

11.2 The Board discussed the key issues and approved the paper.

Item 12: Board Planner/draft agenda for the next meeting:

12.1 The Board looked forward to the proposed agenda for the next meeting.

Item 13: AOB:

13.1 DDG Capabilities and Reshard Auladin gave a verbal update from the Independent Reference Group meeting on 17 January.

13.2 The Chair noted that this was the last Board for Director Finance and DD Corporate Strategy and the Board thanked them for their work over the last few years. Congratulations were extended to the Legal Advisor on her permanent appointment in post.

August 2017 meeting

The NCA Board met on 10 August 2017. It discussed the following:

Item 1: Cyber Security Risk Management Training

1.1 The above training was delivered by Wendy Barnes at the beginning of the Board meeting.

1.2 The Board commissioned relevant follow on work.

Item 2: Apologies, Declarations of Interest and Minutes/Actions from the last meeting

2.1 Apologies had been received from Matthew Horne, Jon Richards, Caroline Murdoch and the Home Office. Sarah Pritchard attended on behalf of Jon Richards.

2.2 There were no new declarations of interest.

2.3 The minutes from the 29 June 2017 Board meeting were agreed.

2.4 The actions log was reviewed, with updates provided.

Item 3: Chair’s Update

3.1 The Chair provided an update to the meeting on current issues of note affecting the agency.

Item 4: Governance – ARAC Closing Report

4.1 The 2016/17 ARAC Closing Report and annexes were presented to the Board by Wendy Barnes.

4.2 The Board discussed the key issues.

4.3 The Board noted the paper.

Item 5: Q1 Performance Report

5.1 The report was reviewed by the Board and the Chair invited comment.

5.2 The Board discussed the key issues and endorsed the changes made by the DG’s Committee with regards to performance reporting to NCA Committees and the Board.

Item 6: Delivery Plan

6.1 This paper was presented by DDG Capabilities and focussed on the ‘Response’ pillar of the Delivery Plan.

6.2 The Board discussed the key issues and gave advice on how progress against the Delivery Plan could be better reported to NCA Committees and the Board going forward.

Item 7: NSA – NSC(O)_ National Security Capability Review Implementation Update

7.1 This paper was presented by DDG Capabilities and gave an update on the work to date on this topic.

7.2 The Board noted the paper and discussed the next steps for the NCA.

Item 8: Practical Steps to improve Cyber Security

8.1 This paper was presented by DDG Capabilities. The paper discussed improvements the NCA is making with regards to cyber security.

8.2 The Board discussed the key issues and commissioned further work as necessary.

Item 9: Mid-Term Financial Plan

9.1 The paper was presented by Director Finance and provided an update to the Mid-Term Financial Plan.

9.2 The paper was noted by the Board.

Item 10: The Triaging of NCMEC Informational Reports (including IRG Update)

10.1 This paper was presented by Director Vulnerabilities on behalf of DDG Operations supported by Reshard Auladin who summarised the IRG discussion.

10.2 The Board approved the recommendations in the paper and commissioned follow up work.

Item 11: AOB

1.1 The were no declarations of AOB.

 

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June 2017 meeting

The NCA Board met on 29 June 2017. It discussed the following:

Item 1: Apologies, Declarations of Interest and Minutes/Actions from the last meeting

1.1 There were no new declarations of interest.

1.2 The minutes from the 18 May 2017 Board meeting were agreed.

1.3 The action log was reviewed, with updates provided.

Item 2: Chair’s Update

2.1 The Chair provided an update to the meeting on current issues of note affecting the agency.

Item 3: NCA Strategic Positioning

3.1 This paper was presented by DD Corporate Strategy and sought to consider the agency’s strategic positioning in the light of the changes in operating context brought about by recent events.

3.2 The Board discussed the key issues.

3.3 The paper was agreed by the Board.

Item 4: Governance – Agreement of new Terms of Reference

4.1 The Board requested that the Terms of Reference be incorporated into ongoing work on a governance manual.

Item 5: Delivery Plan 2017/18

5.1 This paper was presented by DD Corporate Strategy and sought agreement for the plan.

5.2 The Board discussed the paper and agreed the plan.

Item 6: Transformation

6.1 This paper was presented by Deputy Director General Capabilities and sought to deliver clarity on the scope of the Integrated Portfolio and also proposes next steps.

6.2 The Board acknowledged to good work to date and agreed the recommendations in the paper.

Item 7: Finance

7.1 The paper was presented by Director Finance and set out the Period 2 Finance Report for the two months ending 31 May 2017.

7.2 The paper was noted by the Board.

Item 8: AOB

8.1 No items of AOB were notified.

 

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May 2017 meeting

The NCA Board met on 18 May 2017. It discussed the following:

Item 1: Apologies, Declarations of Interest and Minutes/Actions from the last meeting

1.1 Apologies had been received from Richard Riley, who was represented by Caroline Mersey.

1.2 There were no new declarations of interest.

1.3 The minutes from the 07 April 2017 Board meeting were agreed.

1.4 The action log was reviewed, with updates provided.

Item 2: Chair’s Update

2.1 The Chair provided an update to the meeting on current issues of note affecting the agency.

Item 3: Quarter 4 Performance Report

3.1 The report was reviewed by the Board and the Chair invited comment.

3.2 The Board discussed the key issues. There was a request for work to be conducted to address the link between workflow and output through the use of various academic tools.

3.3 The Chair thanked the team for the paper, which was noted by the Board.

Item 4: Board Forward Agenda

4.1 The paper was reviewed by the Board and the Chair invited comment.

4.2 The Board discussed the key issues relating to items for discussion at the Board.

4.3 The items set out in the paper were agreed by the Board.

Item 5: Annual Report & Governance Statement

5.1 The latest draft of the Annual Report and Governance Statement was presented to the Board. The Chair invited comment.

5.2 The Board provided feedback to be incorporated into the next draft.

5.3 The Chair thanked the team for the work to date.

Item 6: NCA approach to potential Spending Review

6.1 The NCA’s approach to any future spending review was presented for discussion.

6.2 The Board discussed the key issues and provided direction on the NCA’s position.

6.3 The Chair expressed thanks for the work done to date on this issue and encouraged continued collaborative working with partners to produce a shared script.

Item 7: NCA Governing Transformation in its totality

7.1 The purpose of the paper was to capture the Board’s thinking alongside development of the transformation governance. The Chair invited comment from members in relation to the paper.

7.2 The Board discussed the key issues.

7.3 Members agreed the changes to governance arrangements.

Item 8: Finance Update

8.1 This paper was presented and noted by the Board.

Item 9: Independent Reference Group Update

9.1 The Board was provided with an update on the first meeting of the Independent Reference Group.

9.2 The update was noted by the Board.

Item 10: AOB

10.1 The were no declarations of AOB.

 

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April 2017 meeting

The NCA Board met on 7 April 2017. It discussed the following:

Item 1: Apologies, Declarations of Interest and Minutes/Actions from the last meeting

1.1 Apologies had been received from Caroline Murdoch and Gerry Cantwell.

1.2 The Chair thanked David Armond for his substantial contribution to the NCA and wider law enforcement over the length of his career. The Deputy Director General had been instrumental in designing and delivering the agency and the Board were deeply grateful for his leadership. The Chair also thanked Chris Farrimond for acting as temporary Director Investigations. Mark Webster, Jamie Saunders and Ian Cruxton were also thanked for their significant contribution as members of the NCA Board.

1.3 The Chair formally welcomed Nina Cope as the new Deputy Director General Capabilities, Nikki Holland as Director of Investigations and Steve Smart as the soon to the appointed Director Intelligence. The Chair also formally appointed the Non-Executive Directors to the roles and responsibilities.

1.4 No new declarations of interest were made.

1.5 The minutes from the meeting held on the 2 March 2017 were agreed.

1.6 The action log was reviewed, with updates provided.

Item 2: International Strategy & Network Review

2.1 The Chair invited comments from members in relation to this paper.

2.2 The Board discussed the key issues raised.

2.3 The Chair concluded that in the short term an internal programme should be created and in the medium term a strategic view should be taken of the NCA international profile and the resulting strategy should form a strand of the Transformation programme.

Item 3: Transformation: future operating model

3.1 The Chair expressed her thanks to the Director Corporate Services, Deputy Director Change and all of their team for the work on the future operating model and then invited comments on the paper.

3.2 The Board discussed the key issues raised.

3.3 Summing up, the Chair emphasised the need to continue moving at pace There was agreement to the high level design Making sure the enabling functions were fit for purpose to enact the plan was key. The next steps were remitted to the DDG Capabilities and did not need to return to the Board.

Item 4: DRR

4.1 The Chair invited members to comment on this paper.

4.2 The Board discussed the key issues raised.

4.3 Summing up, the Chair expressed appreciation to all those involved in this piece of work which had seen strong engagement across the agency. The approach to progressing future work would require further discussion at the DDG Capabilities Executive Committee.

Item 5: 2017/18 Budget Delegations and Updated MTFP

5.1 Director Corporate Services explained that the paper set out how the NCA would balance the budget next year and indicatively beyond this time frame

5.2 The Board discussed the key issues raised.

5.3 The Chair approve the MTFP, core funded budget and detailed work to establish the rules around delegation without inhibiting necessary flexibility or the progress of transformation. This was subject to further review on 20 April 2017.

Item 6: Delivery Plan

6.1 The paper addressed the Closure of the 2016/17 Delivery Plan was required following final reporting against it so that movement towards the next plan could be progressed.

6.2 Members discussed the key points raised.

6.3 Members noted the progress made and the steps to address the actions which have not been completed, or were not due to be completed this year. It was noted that the lessons learned would be incorporated into the 17-18 delivery plan. The 2016/17 Delivery Plan was closed.

Item 7: Future Workforce

7.1 The paper set the high level ambition for staffing the agency. It defined the category of staff required (operational officers, specialist cadres and enabling officers) and tied into transformation.

7.2 Members raised various points for discussion.

7.3 Members agreed the general description of the future workforce for the NCA but the Chair asked that further consideration be given to the various points raised by members and emphasised the importance of sharing this with the unions. The Talent Management and Senior Appointments Committee would need to discuss support and drivers going forward.

Item 8: Papers to Note

Finance & Transformation Updates

8.1 Members noted both updates.

Item 9: Any other business

9.1 Director Prosperity provided an update around Case Management and emphasised that input would be sought from Deputy Directors across the agency to gauge what the dependencies were around federated search.

 

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March 2017 meeting

The NCA Board met on 2 March 2017. It discussed the following:

Item 1: Apologies, Declarations of Interest and Minutes/Actions from the last meeting

1.1 Apologies had been received from Ian Cruxton.

1.2 The Chair welcomed Reshard Auladin who was attending his first Board meeting as an observer prior to his formal appointment as a Non- Executive Director. The Chair noted that this was the last Board meeting Stephen Page would attend and thanked him for his significant contribution to the formation and development of the NCA during his time as a Non-Executive Director.

1.3 No new declarations of interest were made.

1.4 The minutes from the meeting held on the 19 January 2017 were agreed.

1.5 The action log was reviewed, with updates provided.

Item 2: Annual Plan

2.1 The Chair invited comments from members in relation to this paper.

2.2 The Board discussed the key issues raised.

2.3 Members agreed that the various comments made should be used to amend the Annual Plan further prior to distribution for consultation with partners.

Item 3: Delivery Plan 2016/17

3.1 The Chair invited comments on this paper.

3.2 The Board discussed the key issues raised.

3.3 Members noted the progress made on the Delivery Plan.

Item 4: Communications Strategy

4.1 The Chair invited members to comment on this paper.

4.2 The Board discussed the key issues raised.

4.3 The Chair commended the strategy as an exciting piece of work and congratulated the team on improving knowledge of the NCA over the last twelve months.

Item 5: Developing the NCA’s Culture

5.1 The Chair invited comment from members in relation to this paper

5.2 The Board discussed the key issues raised.

5.3 The Chair asked Director Corporate Services to take forward the necessary work with the Communications Team and HR and come back to the Board for support as required.

Item 6: Papers to Note

6.1 Members noted the following papers:

• Board and Committee TORs for sign off
• Finance Update
• Transformation Update

Item 7: Any Other Business

7.1 There were no declarations of AOB.

 

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January 2017 meeting

The NCA Board met on 19 January 2017. It discussed the following:

 Item 1: Apologies, Declarations of Interest and Minutes/Actions from the last meeting

1.1 Apologies had been received from the Trade Union Representative and a replacement was in attendance.

1.2 No new declarations of interest were made.

1.3 The minutes from the meeting held on the 4 October 2016 were considered and one minor change was requested.

1.4 The action log was reviewed, with updates provided.

Item 2: NCA Transformation Plan

2.1 The Chair invited comments from members in relation to this paper.

2.1 The Board discussed the key issues raised.

2.2 The Chair thanked the team for their work on this programme. The Board requested that the Transformation narrative be made stronger and the programme be reduced to two strands.

Item 3: International Anti-Corruption Coordination Centre (IACC)

3.1 The Chair invited comments on this paper.

3.2 The Board discussed the key issues raised.

3.2 The paper was noted by the Board.

Item 4: Economic Crime Strategy

4.1 The Chair invited members to comment on this paper.

4.2 The Board discussed the key issues raised. It was agreed that this was an important area of work for the agency, with a high degree of scrutiny.

4.3 The Board agreed to the recommendations to build the NCA’s capabilities in this area.

Item 5: Staff assigned to National and Statutory Responsibilities

5.1 The Chair invited comment from members in relation to this paper

5.2 The Board discussed the key issues raised and the implications of servicing these responsibilities.

5.3 The paper was noted by the Board.

Item 6: NCA Pay Case

6.1 The Chair invited members to comment on this paper.

6.2 The Board acknowledged this importance of this issue and the challenges to obtaining an acceptable outcome.

6.3 The Board decided to submit pay reform cases to HMT for consideration; setting out risks associated to various options.

Item 7: Delivery Plan update

7.1 The Chair invited members to note the updates on the Delivery Plan.

7.2 The Board noted the updated.

Item 8: Five Year Strategy

8.1 The Chair decided that this should be set out of committee for final consideration and sign off.

Item 9: Public Enquiries

9.1 The paper was presented and set out the current position on NCA engagement with Public Enquiries.

9.2 Members noted the position set out in the paper.

Item 10: Papers to Note

10.1 Members noted the following papers:

• Finance Update
• Transformation Update
• People Survey

Item 11: Any Other Business

11.1 There were no declarations of AOB.

November 2019 meeting

The NCA Board met on 14 November 2019. It discussed the following:

1. Introductions, Apologies, Declarations of Interest, Minutes and Actions of the Last Meeting

1.1 Introductions were made and apologies noted.

1.2 There were no new declarations of interest.

1.3 The minutes of the meeting of 19 September 2019 were agreed.

1.4 The actions were reviewed and updates provided.

2. Performance Report

2.1 Director General Operations presented the performance report for September.

2.2 Board members discussed and agreed the recommendations.

3. Resources Report

3.1 The Chief Finance Officer and Chief People Officer, supported by the HR Chief Operating Officer, introduced the report.

3.2 The Board discussed and noted the report.

4. Chair’s Update

4.1 The Chair reported on issues of note for the Agency.

5. Bank Account Portal

5.1 DG NECC presented the paper and outlined the considerations.

5.2 The Board noted the recommendations and agreed the position.

6. EU Exit and Agency Position

6.1 Director General Operations reported on Agency preparedness for consequences of anticipated exit of the UK from the European Union.

6.2 The Board noted the position.

7. Any Other Business

7.1 No further items of business were raised.

 

September 2019 meeting

The NCA Board met on 19 September 2019. It discussed the following:

Item 1: Apologies, Declarations of Interest and Minutes/Actions from the Last Meeting

1.1 There were no new declarations of interest. Apologies were noted.

1.2 The minutes of the 11 July 2019 Board meeting were agreed.

1.3 The actions log was reviewed, with updates provided.

Item 2: Chair’s Update

2.1 The Chair provided an update to the meeting on current issues of note affecting the Agency.

Item 3: Resources Report

3.1 Chief Finance Officer and HR Chief Operating Officer introduced the report.

3.2 The Board discussed and noted the paper.

Item 4: NCA Performance Report

4.1 Director General Operations with support from the Head of Performance, Assurance and Risk introduced this paper.

4.2 The Board discussed and agreed the recommendations.

Item 5: EU Exit and Agency Preparations Update

5.1 Director General Operations introduced this paper.

5.2 The Board discussed and agreed the proposals.

Item 6: Spending Round/SOC Review Update

6.1 Director Strategy introduced the paper.

6.2 The Board discussed the position and agreed the action plan.

Item 7: NCA Non-Core IT

7.1 Director General Capabilities with the Chief Information Officer introduced this paper.

7.2 The Board discussed key issues for the Agency and agreed requirements.

Item 8: NCA Estates Strategy

8.1 Director General Capabilities with NCA Head of Estates, Head of Communications and MPS Interim Director Estates Strategy introduced this paper.

8.2 The Board discussed the proposals and agreed next steps.

Item 9: NCA Commercial Strategy

9.1 Director General Capabilities with the Chief Finance Officer introduced this paper.

9.2 The Board agreed next steps.

Item 10: Independent Reference Group (IRG) Verbal Update

10.1 NCA NED Reshard Auladin updated the Board on key items discussed at the last meeting of the IRG.

Item 11: NCA Board Forward Plan

11.1 The Board reviewed the proposed forward plan and agreed next steps.

Item 12: AOB:

12.1 No other items of business were raised.

 

July 2019 meeting

The NCA Board met on 11 July 2019. It discussed the following:

1. Introductions, Apologies, Declarations of Interest, Minutes and Actions of the Last Meeting

1.1 There were no new declarations of interest. Apologies were noted.

1.2 The minutes of the meeting of 23 May 2019 were reviewed and agreed.

1.3 Open actions were reviewed and updates provided.

2. Chair’s Update

2.1 The Chair provided an update on current issues of note for the Agency.

3. Resources Report

3.1 The Chief Finance Officer and Chief People Officer jointly presented the report and gave highlights of the Agency’s current position.

3.2 The Board discussed and noted the paper.

4. Performance Report

4.1 Director General Operations presented the report and gave an update on the Agency’s current performance.

4.2 The Board discussed and agreed the recommendations of the paper.

5. Risk Management and Assurance

5.1 Director Strategy presented the report and outlined the Agency’s approach.

5.2 The Board supported the recommendations of the paper.

6. Spending Review Update

6.1 Director Strategy presented an update on considerations and planning for the spending review.

6.2 The Board discussed and noted the position.

7. National Audit Office Report on the Serious Organised Crime System

7.1 Director Strategy presented the report and considerations for the Agency.

7.2 The Board noted the paper.

8. Update on Non-Core IT

8.1 Director General Capabilities presented an update for the Board, noting key issues and next steps.

8.2 Board members discussed and noted the position.

9. Bulk Personal Data

9.1 Director General Capabilities, supported by Home Office officials, presented the paper and all associated considerations.

9.2 The Board discussed and agreed the way forward.

10. Audit and Risk Assurance Committee (ARAC) Annual Assurance Report

10.1 The Chair of ARAC presented the annual assurance report.

10.2 The Board noted the Agency’s position as outlined in the paper.

11. Independent Reference Group

11.1 The Board received an update following the recent meeting of the Independent Reference Group.

12. Draft Agenda for the Next Meeting

12.1 Board members discussed and agreed the agenda for the next meeting.

13. Any Other Business

13.1 No other items of business were tabled.

 

May 2019 meeting

The NCA Board met on 23 May 2019. It discussed the following:

1. Introductions, Apologies, Declarations of Interest, Minutes and Actions of the Last Meeting

1.1 There were no new declarations of interest. Apologies were noted and introductions made.

1.2 The minutes of the meeting of 11 April 2019 were agreed.

1.3 The actions were reviewed and updates provided.

2. Chair’s Update

2.1 The Chair provided an update on current issues of note for the Agency.

3. Transforming Forensics

3.1 Director General Capabilities and Chief Constable Vaughan presented the paper, supported by respective managers.

3.2 The Board discussed the paper and agreed the way forward.

4. Resources Report

4.1 The Chief Finance Officer and the Chief People Officer delivered the report.

4.2 The Board discussed and noted the position.

5. Performance Report

5.1 DG Capabilities and DG Operations presented the paper, supported by the Head of Performance, Assurance and Risk.

5.2 The Board discussed and noted the position.

6. TRACER – Progress and Future

6.1 DG Capabilities, Director Intelligence and Deputy Director TRACER presented the paper.

6.2 The Board discussed and agreed the way forward.

7. Staff Survey Results and Action Plan, including NCA Learning and Development Plan and Strategy

7.1 Director General Capabilities, supported by the Chief People Officer and the HR Chief Operating Officer, presented the paper.

7.2 The Board discussed and noted the position.

8. Draft Annual Report

8.1 Director Strategy, supported by the Corporate Governance Manager, presented the draft report.

8.2 The Board discussed the report and agreed amendments.

9. Non-Core IT Update

9.1 Director General Capabilities presented an update on the non-core IT position.

9.2 The Board noted the update.

10. Independent Reference Group Annual Report

10.1 The Chair of the Independent Reference Group presented the annual report.

10.2 The Board discussed and noted the position.

11. Audit and Risk Assurance Committee Update

11.1 The Chair of the Audit and Risk Assurance Committee presented an update.

11.2 The Board discussed and noted the position.

12. Draft Agenda for the Next Meeting

12.1 Director Strategy proposed the agenda for the next meeting.

12.2 The Board discussed and agreed the way forward.

13. Any Other Business

13.1 No further items of business were raised.

 

February 2019 meeting

The NCA Board met on 28 February 2019. It discussed the following:

Item 1: Apologies, Declarations of Interest and Minutes/Actions from the last meeting

1.1 There were no new declarations of interest. Apologies were noted.

1.2 The minutes from the 18 December 2018 Board meeting were agreed.

1.3 The actions log was reviewed, with updates provided.

Item 2: Chair’s Update

2.1 The Chair provided an update to the meeting on current issues of note affecting the Agency.

Item 3: Resources Report

3.1 Chief Finance Officer and Chief People Officer introduced the report.

3.2 The Board discussed the paper and noted its contents.

Item 4: NCA Q3 Performance Report

4.1 Director Generals Operations and Capabilities with support from PPR introduced this paper.

4.2 The Board discussed and agreed the paper.

Item 5: Agency Strategic Update

5.1 Director General Capabilities with support from Chief Finance Officer and Chief of Staff introduced this paper.

5.2 The Board discussed and agreed the paper.

Agenda Item 6: 2018 NCA People Survey Results and Action Plan

6.1 Chief People Officer and Legal Advisor introduced the paper.

6.2 The Board discussed the key findings and noted the action plan.

Agenda Item 7: NCA Non-Core IT Risks

7.1 Director General Capabilities introduced this paper.

7.2 The Board discussed the key risks to the Agency and agreed next steps.

Agenda Item 8: EU Exit – Agency Preparations and No Deal Contingency Planning

8.1 Director General Operations introduced this paper.

8.2 The Board discussed noted the preparations being made.

Item 9: Audit and Risk Assurance Committee (ARAC) Verbal Update

9.1 Reshard Auladin gave an update from this morning’s ARAC.

9.2 The Board noted the key updates.

Agenda Item 10: Independent Reference Group (IRG) Verbal Update

10.1 Reshard Auladin and Legal Advisor updated the Board on key items discussed at the last meeting.

Agenda Item 11: Draft Agenda for Next Meeting

11.1 The Board reviewed the draft agenda for the next Board meeting

Item 12: AOB:

12.1 There were no items of AOB.