Source · Select Committees · Public Administration and Constitutional Affairs Committee
Recommendation 15
15
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A project’s benefits are the very reason it is proposed and delivered, and the Committee...
Conclusion
A project’s benefits are the very reason it is proposed and delivered, and the Committee does not believe that a project can be deemed successful if it does not demonstrate realisation of its stated benefits. The Government has sought to justify spending millions of pounds on infrastructure during economically-uncertain times by stating it will boost economic outcomes across the country. The Committee therefore expects the Government to be able to demonstrate growth as a result of this spend in future years.
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Government Response
Acknowledged
HM Government
Acknowledged
A key part of the Green Book methodology is to set out forecasted benefits and benefit realisation. In support of this, the IPA reviews benefit realisation at gateway reviews, crucially at Gateway 5 reviews, which focus on a review of operations and benefits realisation approach for a programme as it transitions towards programme closure and business as usual. Gateway 5 reviews are repeatable, and IPA/departments often recommend they are undertaken regularly (e.g. annually) after a programme has closed to ensure there is ongoing accountability, and that benefits are being measured, tracked and maximised. Each department is responsible for the publication of its own data, the IPA encourages departments to monitor and publish data on benefit realisation after projects and programmes have left the GMPP. The IPA are taking steps to explore how they can publish benefits in further Annual Reports.