Source · Select Committees · Public Accounts Committee
Recommendation 1
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On the basis of the COVID-19 cost tracker published by the Comptroller and Auditor General,...
Conclusion
On the basis of the COVID-19 cost tracker published by the Comptroller and Auditor General, we took evidence from HM Treasury about the costs of government’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic.1
Government Response
Acknowledged
HM Government
Acknowledged
1.1 The government agrees with the Committee’s recommendation. Recommendation implemented 1.2 HM Treasury has worked closely with the National Audit Office (NAO) to support the publication of each version of the COVID-19 cost tracker and has shared information to help them identify new COVID-19-related measures. HM Treasury teams work closely with departments to assist their returns to the NAO and to reconcile these to internal HM Treasury data. 1.3 HM Treasury continues to develop closer partnerships with the NAO to produce cost tracker updates, including through regular meetings during and after the planning and project phases.