outcomes framework
Hackney Council's outcomes framework faces scrutiny over target setting and data quality.
Hackney Council's performance monitoring framework, which measures the impact of services, is currently under scrutiny by its Scrutiny Panel. On 08 October 2026, the panel raised concerns regarding the appropriateness of target setting and the quality of data used within the framework, as detailed in the Public reports pack. Discussions focused on key performance indicators, measuring qualitative outcomes, and integrating risk management.
The panel's examination highlighted challenges in how the council utilises its performance monitoring dashboards to evaluate the results and impact of services. Councillors questioned the setting of targets and the reliance on 'data only' indicators, seeking to understand the framework's effectiveness in tracking outcomes for residents.
Key facts
- Hackney Council's Scrutiny Panel met on 08 October 2026 to examine the performance monitoring framework. Source
- The panel raised concerns about target setting and data quality in Hackney Council's framework. Source
- Discussions included key performance indicators and measuring qualitative outcomes for residents. Source
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