Sixty-Eighth Report - Local authority administered COVID support schemes in England

Select Committee
Public Accounts Committee HC 1234 6 September 2023
Report Status Government responded
Conclusions & Recommendations 27 items (2 recs)
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Government Response (AI assessment · 27 of 27 classified)
Accepted 18
Accepted in Part 1
Acknowledged 3
Deferred 1
Not Addressed 1
Rejected 3
Government response
Treasury minutes: Government response to the Committee of Public Accounts on the Sixty-eighth report from Session 2022-23 · published 18 Nov 2023
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Recommendations & Conclusions

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16 Conclusion Accepted in Part
Underinvestment in local authority IT infrastructure caused system shortcomings and payment errors.
Conclusion
Another source of error acknowledged by HM Treasury was that not every authority had automated systems in place from the start that could prevent duplicate payments. Many local authorities were relying on data and systems which could not be used … Read more
Government Response Summary
The government accepts the recommendation with a target implementation date of Spring 2024, committing to account for evaluation findings and anticipated guidance when planning future schemes and contingencies. It will also enhance understanding of local government system capabilities through collaborative working when considering future scheme delivery options.
HM Treasury
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