Evidence assessment
Research into a reporting question, its definitions and available sources, including gaps that limit what can be concluded.
The right evidence depends on the question being asked. A management decision, an external review and a public disclosure may need different records and safeguards. We explore what a client needs to establish, who needs to see it and what the available information can support.
Start with the decisions or obligations a report is intended to support.
What does the reader need to understand or decide?
Explore how results can be explained, checked and corrected using their underlying records.
Can a reviewer understand where a figure came from and what it excludes?
Consider who needs access to evidence and what information should remain restricted.
What is necessary for oversight, and what would disclose too much?