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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16 Conclusion Accepted in Part
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 to easily identify which businesses were eligible for grants. Local …
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.
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