HSE Controls Assurance Review Process (CARP) 2024
The Annual Controls Assurance Review Process will commence in October 2024. This page is designed to provide information and support to all HSE Staff and in particular to those who are eligible to complete the CARP.
If you are required to complete the process for 2024, you will receive communication from your line manager and/or an email invitation directly from the National Finance Division (NFD) Governance and Compliance team. The following are the key steps for staff undertaking the CARP 2024.
TIP: You can use this as your CARP checklist, verify you have all points covered.
Key steps to complete the CARP 2024
Step 1 - Prepare
Download the 2024 ICQ Statements incl. Guidance Notes below and complete the questionnaire offline before accessing the survey site.
CARP Statements - incl. Guidance Notes (Word, size 170 KB, 44 pages)
The below two documents are reviewed and signed off within the survey site - there is no requirement to print and manually sign any documents. However, we would also recommend reviewing these documents offline in advance of accessing the survey site.
Both documents are available here:
Your direct reports should complete their process before you start. If you have no direct reports, please complete as soon as possible to allow your line management sufficient time to complete theirs within the required timelines.
Step 2 - ICQ Online
Link to access to the survey site is available on the email invitation you receive or alternatively you can access it be clicking on the below link:
2024 Controls Assurance Review Process
Please note: The survey will open on 29 October 2024
Step 3 - Sign off
Review and discuss any issues with your Line Manager.
Click the FINISH SURVEY button when you are comfortable that the responses and commentary provided reflect the control environment in your area accurately.
Step 4 - Complete
Retain copy of your survey on file for your own records. This will be emailed to you and your line manager after you submit your survey (based on the email addresses entered by the participant in the introductory section of the survey). Should you be selected for the External Review you will need to reference this material for your meeting.
