Source · Select Committees · Public Accounts Committee
Recommendation 1
1
Accepted
Committee underscores the critical importance of identifying government functional efficiency savings
Conclusion
On the basis of a report by the Comptroller and Auditor General, we took evidence from the Cabinet Office and HM Treasury (the Treasury) about functional savings across government.1 The importance of efficiency savings
Government Response Summary
The government states it agrees with the Committee's "recommendation" (referring to the general theme, despite the item being a conclusion) and commits to the continued adoption of the GEF across government. HMT will consult on implementation and update the Committee by April 2025 on the outcome and next steps.
Government Response
Accepted
HM Government
Accepted
The government agrees with the Committee’s recommendation. inconsistencies to be ironed out, and for lessons to be learned. There will also be varying degrees of maturity, between both government departments and across the different functions, in how they identify, hold and report efficiencies. HMT therefore sees the continued adoption of the GEF across government, and reporting against it, as a long-term objective. As reporting becomes standardised, HMT will consult with key parties on how best to deliver the Committee’s recommendation. HMT will update the Committee by April of 2025 setting out the outcome of that consultation and the key next steps.