Source · Select Committees · Public Accounts Committee
Recommendation 12
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The NIC agreed, stating that when building infrastructure, government needs to spend sufficient time at...
Conclusion
The NIC agreed, stating that when building infrastructure, government needs to spend sufficient time at the start deciding on the exact outcomes it wants and the ways those outcomes can be best achieved. This involves rigorous option appraisal and, critically, meaningful engagement with the public and stakeholders to understand key issues and concerns. Once the best option has been selected, government should commit to a project’s scope, essential if it wants to stick to a project’s cost forecast and delivery timeline.20