Source · Select Committees · Public Accounts Committee
Recommendation 23
23
Accepted
OfS significantly increased regulatory activity and reporting requirements for specific higher education providers.
Conclusion
OfS told us that it has significantly stepped up its regulatory activity for certain providers that feature in the C&AG’s report. This includes additional independent audit to test whether lead provider’s internal controls work effectively in relation to franchise providers. OfS said it has also imposed additional mandatory reporting requirements covering, for example, changes to partnerships, whistleblowing allegations or any concerns about data provided either to OfS or SLC.59 Data sharing
Government Response Summary
A data sharing protocol among DfE, OfS and SLC, and a joint incident response plan, are now in place.
Government Response
Accepted
HM Government
Accepted
4.3 A data sharing protocol among DfE, OfS and SLC, and a joint incident response plan, are now in place.