Assurance Statement

Govan Housing Association – Annual Assurance Statement – October 2024

We have completed our assessment of compliance with the Regulatory Framework and the Regulatory Standards of Governance and Financial Management.  In order to arrive at the assessment, the governing body has been provided with the Annual Assurance Report including a comprehensive evidence bank containing relevant documents and information. Discussions around the revised template, report and supporting evidence took place at special Board meeting on the 17^th October 2024.  The report assessment template is based on the SFHA toolkit model April 2024.

The governing body of Govan Housing Association confirms we are assured, having reviewed and assessed the evidence, that to the best of our knowledge we remain materially compliant with the Regulatory Standards of Governance and Financial Management and the requirement of Chapter 3 of the Regulatory Framework.  The evidence that supports this Statement includes:

• A comprehensive self-assurance report which provides evidence of compliance;
• Governing body reporting on key areas including: governance, finance, HR, Health & Safety, service delivery, asset management, development and risk management;
• Reports and analysis from External and Internal Auditors, external membership bodies, appointed adviser and consultants, feedback from our tenants and other stakeholders; and
• Assurance Action Plan updates.
• Continuous Evidence Log sheet.

Assurance Statement

We are satisfied that we meet all of our statutory duties in relation to tenant and resident safety. In particular, we have gained the necessary evidence-based assurance of our compliance in respect of duties relating to:

• Gas Safety – 100% compliant
• Electrical Safety – 99.39% compliant – 11 properties in abeyance due to major works/safe access issues.
• Fire Safety Regulations – All relevant FRA’s, Fires Alarms, Fire Extinguishers inspections are up to date.
• Water/Legionella Safety – All legionella Water Tests and Temperature test are up to date
• Lift Safety – All inspections / LOLER up to date
• Asbestos Management – Surveys being carried out and register being updated and monitored.
• Mould and Damp – all properties where damp and mould has been reported, have been inspected as per our Damp and Mould Policy. We will implement a programme    of works on completion of our Stock Condition Survey. We work reactively to address reported issues.

We are working towards implementing our statutory obligations in relation to equalities.