Source · Select Committees · Public Accounts Committee
Recommendation 23
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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
A response document is linked to this report, dated 11 July 2025. Response attribution to this conclusion has not been verified. Read the response document ↗