ETI-6 Response Accepted

Optimism Bias in Business Cases

Recommendation

All Business Case versions must include risk assessments accounting for optimism bias per published government guidance.

Jurisdiction
Scotland
Response
Accepted
Accepted Scottish Government
02 Nov 2023

The Scottish Government stated it already operates in line with best practices for governance and light rail delivery. Source: Transport Secretary Statement, 2 November 2023.

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Progress Timeline
Official Report
02 Nov 2023

Initial status based on Scottish Government and City of Edinburgh Council responses to the Edinburgh Tram Inquiry Report (September 2023).

Source
Report Edinburgh Tram Inquiry Report 12 Sep 2023
Responsible Bodies
Scottish Government Primary
Recommendation age 2.5 yrs
Last formal update 873 days ago