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“Quick wins” often mask persistent issues like poor data quality and cultural barriers.

Conclusion
“Quick wins” can be valuable. However, we are concerned that they often mask deeper and more persistent issues like poor data quality and entrenched cultural barriers. As the Cabinet Office has itself identified, these will need ongoing tenacity and effort if substantial progress is to be made in addressing them.34 30 Q 115 31 C&AG’s Report, para 4 32 Qq 139, 149 33 Qq 114, 115 34 Qq 111, 125, 150 11
Government Response

A response document is linked to this report, dated 1 April 2026. Response attribution to this conclusion has not been verified. Read the response document.

Addressee Bodies
HM Treasury
Timeline
Recommendation age 0.8 yr
Report published 12 Dec 2025