In July 2020 the Treasury launched its new financial IT system, OSCAR II, for use in preparing the WGA. OSCAR II replaced the previous, obsolete system and was designed to support, amongst other functions: the collection and consolidation of data from component bodies into the WGA; holding, storing and updating information with easy and immediate access to data; and the production of reports with use of intuitive reporting tools. According to the Treasury, the update was expected to bring significant benefits including increased efficiencies, improved data collection, enhanced financial and non-financial analysis, and to lead to advancements in the quality of information in the WGA.2930