It speaks to the absence of controls.
As the deputy head, I'm not going to look at every document that comes through, but I need the ability to have some assurance that files are complete and that people are following their roles and responsibilities. This is a fairly standard process in the public service. There are policies and guidance related to that.
I'm making sure our assurance function meets all of those obligations and more, and provides regular updates on the extent to which some of the gaps that existed have been closed.