It is common for ICT responsibility to sit within the finance section of any organisation probably because like estates it is an area that needs money.  However, it is not so common to have procedures and processes in place which determine when and how money is spent or investment is made.  Has your organisation got an ICT budget?  If you have ICT staff are they included here?  Do you have standard policies which relate to ICT expenditure that are used when you apply for funding?  After all if you have an apportionment methodology for rent and rates why not apply it to ICT?  You do however, need to know your costs...

There are a variety of ICT procedures that every organisation should adopt for their own safety.  Normally they are encompassed in one document often called and Acceptable Use Policy.  Whilst this is good cover all it might be safer to accommodate reference to other policies such as health and safety, human resources and data protection/confidentiality.

In addition to the work available through the ICT hub, the Net:Gain programme is offering ICT management training for CEO's.

LASA's acceptable use policy framework

Not got enough time to create your own procedures?  Need some help looking at depreciation costs and replacement policies?  Virtual Riders can provide you with the help directly or can put you in touch with people who can.  Call 0845 3372949 or check the Services page.

Help is also available to produce a ICT Asset Register and Software Register.