Poor record-keeping at Stormont was a key problem exposed by the inquiry into the RHI scandal which brought down power-sharing.
Note-taking relating to the botched Renewable Heat Incentive energy scheme was repeatedly shown to be sparse and inconsistent.
It raised serious concerns over transparency and a culture of secrecy, with senior officials admitting some minutes were not recorded as Sinn Féin and the DUP were "sensitive to criticism".
