Issue - meetings

Report FSD24005

The report provided information regarding Liberata’s performance in the provision of Exchequer Services for the period 1^st April 2023 to 30^th September 2023 with an updated position as at 30^th November 2023. A letter from Bola Odunsi, Liberata’s Regional Contract Director, provided an update on each individual service and was attached at Appendix 1 of the report with statistical data relating to the services shown in subsequent appendices.

The Chairman suggested that, where possible, there should be a provision within contracts regarding interest payable on late payments.

A Member suggested that the impact of the cost-of-living crisis was a further risk that should be born in mind as this would affect peoples’ ability to pay.  It was noted that the increase in debts written off was attributed to the impact of Covid and the cost-of-living crisis.  There was more work going into debt recovery but rates remained low.

RESOLVED: That the report be noted.