CBF-7, Governance, Compliance, and Regulatory Reporting, is a critical business function for the Movement for the Intellectually Disabled of Singapore (MINDS), ensuring that the organisation operates within legal, ethical, and regulatory frameworks while maintaining accountability to stakeholders.
This chapter, Part 3: Impact Over Time of Business Functions, examines how disruptions to each Sub-Critical Business Function (Sub-CBF) under CBF-7 affect organisational operations over various time horizons.
The purpose of this analysis is to quantify the escalation of impact from short-term interruptions (e.g., 4–8 hours) to prolonged disruptions (up to 60 days) using a standard 1–5 scale, where 1 represents minimal impact and 5 represents critical or severe consequences.
By understanding the Impact Over Time, MINDS can prioritise recovery strategies, allocate resources effectively, and strengthen resilience in governance, compliance, and reporting processes.
This assessment also considers Recovery Time Objectives (RTOs), Maximum Tolerable Periods of Disruption (MTPD), and vulnerable periods, offering actionable insights to mitigate risks and ensure continuity in strategic oversight, policy management, regulatory compliance, risk management, auditing, external reporting, stakeholder communications, and ethics management.
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Sub-CBF Code |
Sub-CBF |
Highest-Impact Area |
4 Hr |
8 Hr |
1 Day |
2 Day |
3 Day |
5 Day |
7 Day |
10 Day |
14 Day |
21 Day |
30 Day |
60 Day |
RTO |
MTPD |
Vulnerable Period |
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7.1 |
Board Governance & Strategic Oversight |
Strategic Decision-Making |
2 |
2 |
3 |
3 |
4 |
4 |
4 |
5 |
5 |
5 |
5 |
5 |
2D |
10D |
Annual planning cycles, Board meetings |
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7.2 |
Policy Development & Review |
Compliance Adherence |
1 |
2 |
3 |
3 |
3 |
4 |
4 |
4 |
4 |
5 |
5 |
5 |
3D |
14D |
Policy review deadlines, Year-end reporting |
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7.3 |
Regulatory Compliance Management |
Legal & Regulatory Compliance |
3 |
3 |
4 |
4 |
5 |
5 |
5 |
5 |
5 |
5 |
5 |
5 |
1D |
7D |
Regulatory reporting deadlines |
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7.4 |
Risk Management & Internal Controls |
Operational Risk Mitigation |
2 |
3 |
4 |
4 |
5 |
5 |
5 |
5 |
5 |
5 |
5 |
5 |
2D |
10D |
Risk review cycles, audits |
|
7.5 |
Internal Audit & Assurance |
Financial & Operational Integrity |
2 |
2 |
3 |
4 |
4 |
4 |
5 |
5 |
5 |
5 |
5 |
5 |
3D |
14D |
Annual internal audit schedule |
|
7.6 |
External Reporting & Filings |
Stakeholder & Regulatory Reporting |
3 |
4 |
5 |
5 |
5 |
5 |
5 |
5 |
5 |
5 |
5 |
5 |
1D |
5D |
Filing deadlines, Financial year-end |
|
7.7 |
Stakeholder Accountability & Transparency Communications |
Stakeholder Trust & Engagement |
2 |
3 |
3 |
4 |
4 |
4 |
5 |
5 |
5 |
5 |
5 |
5 |
2D |
10D |
Annual general meetings, Reporting cycles |
|
7.8 |
Ethics & Whistleblowing Management |
Reputation & Compliance |
2 |
3 |
3 |
4 |
4 |
4 |
5 |
5 |
5 |
5 |
5 |
5 |
2D |
14D |
Sensitive periods, Investigation timelines |
The Impact Over Time analysis for CBF-7 highlights that governance, compliance, and regulatory reporting are functions where even short-term disruptions can escalate rapidly into significant operational, financial, and reputational consequences.
While some Sub-CBFs, such as external reporting and regulatory compliance management, show immediate high impact, others, including policy development and stakeholder communications, escalate more gradually but remain critical over extended periods.
By mapping impact progression, RTOs, MTPDs, and vulnerable periods, MINDS is better positioned to implement targeted mitigation strategies, allocate recovery resources efficiently, and maintain organisational accountability and transparency under all circumstances.
This proactive approach ensures that governance, compliance, and regulatory reporting continue to support MINDS’ mission, protect stakeholder trust, and uphold regulatory obligations, even in the face of unexpected disruptions.
Effective governance, compliance, and regulatory reporting at MINDS rely heavily on robust IT systems and applications to ensure accuracy, timeliness, and transparency.
The Sub-Critical Business Functions (Sub-CBFs) under CBF-7, including board governance, policy management, risk monitoring, and stakeholder communications, are all supported by a combination of specialised software, digital tools, and secure hardware resources.
These systems not only facilitate efficient workflows but also provide mechanisms for data protection, auditability, and regulatory compliance.
By leveraging technology, MINDS can maintain high standards of accountability while enabling strategic decision-making and timely reporting to internal and external stakeholders.
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Sub-CBF Code |
Sub-CBF |
IT Systems and Applications |
RPO |
System RTO |
Supporting Special Equipment / Resources |
Remarks |
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7.1 |
Board Governance & Strategic Oversight |
Board management software (e.g., Diligent Boards), SharePoint for document storage |
24 hrs |
48 hrs |
Secure laptops, video conferencing setup |
Supports board meeting preparation, document access, and strategic planning |
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7.2 |
Policy Development & Review |
Document management system, Microsoft Word, Policy management software |
12 hrs |
24 hrs |
Printers, secure storage cabinets |
Ensures updated policies are accessible and tracked |
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7.3 |
Regulatory Compliance Management |
Compliance tracking software (e.g., ComplyAdvantage), CRM system |
12 hrs |
24 hrs |
Scanners for document submission |
Tracks compliance deadlines and reporting requirements |
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7.4 |
Risk Management & Internal Controls |
Risk management system (e.g., Resolver), Excel, GRC software |
12 hrs |
24 hrs |
Secure servers, data backup tools |
Maintains risk registers, control logs, and mitigation plans |
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7.5 |
Internal Audit & Assurance |
Audit management software, Excel, SharePoint |
12 hrs |
24 hrs |
Secure laptops, printers, encrypted storage |
Supports audit planning, evidence collection, and reporting |
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7.6 |
External Reporting & Filings |
Financial reporting software (e.g., SAP, Xero), e-filing portals |
6 hrs |
12 hrs |
Network printers, secure internet connection |
Prepares and submits regulatory filings and financial reports |
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7.7 |
Stakeholder Accountability & Transparency Communications |
Email platforms, website CMS, social media tools |
12 hrs |
24 hrs |
Cameras for event coverage, projector |
Ensures timely updates to stakeholders and transparency initiatives |
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7.8 |
Ethics & Whistleblowing Management |
Whistleblowing portal, confidential email system, case management software |
1 hr |
4 hrs |
Secure servers, encryption software |
Enables confidential reporting and tracking of ethics concerns |
The supporting IT systems and applications outlined in this chapter form the backbone of MINDS’ governance, compliance, and regulatory reporting processes.
By integrating specialised software, secure communication channels, and appropriate recovery strategies, the organisation ensures resilience, accuracy, and continuity in its operations.
These technological enablers not only streamline routine governance tasks but also enhance transparency, ethical oversight, and regulatory compliance.
Maintaining and updating these systems is therefore critical for sustaining MINDS’ commitment to effective governance and stakeholder trust.
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