Some of the functions’ self-assessments and guidance require specialist expertise that small bodies often lack. For instance, the criteria for a ‘good’ level of compliance with the HR standard include escalation to complex casework specialists.35 Small bodies often rely on their sponsor department to access this expertise.36 The Ministry of Justice told us that it tailors the support it provides to each of its sponsored bodies based on their operations, budget and risks.37

Some of the functions’ self-assessments and guidance require specialist expertise that small bodies often lack. For instance, the criteria for a ‘good’ level of compliance with the HR standard include escalation to complex casework specialists.35 Small bodies often rely on their sponsor department to access this expertise.36 The Ministry of Justice told us that it tailors the support it provides to each of its sponsored bodies based on their operations, budget and risks.37 Type: conclusion | Number: 16 | Response status: response_pending