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75th Report - Government use of data analytics on error and fraud
Public Accounts Committee
HC 891
Published 27 March 2026
Government response
Treasury Minutes: Government response - 75th Report - Government use of data analytics on error and fraud
Recommendations & Conclusions
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Recommendation
Accepted in Part
On the basis of a report by the Comptroller and Auditor General, we took evidence...
Recommendation
On the basis of a report by the Comptroller and Auditor General, we took evidence from the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology (DSIT), the Public Sector Fraud Authority (PSFA), and the Government Finance Function (GFF) within HM Treasury.1
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Government Response Summary
The government will update the government financial reporting manual (FReM) to include a requirement for public bodies to set out in their annual reports what they are doing to tackle fraud and error, but disagrees with the publication of individual counter fraud financial targets.
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Conclusion
Accepted in Part
The previous Committee recommended in September 2023 that all Departments should appoint at least one...
Conclusion
The previous Committee recommended in September 2023 that all Departments should appoint at least one non-executive director with relevant digital, data and technology transformation expertise to their Board.22 This recommendation is reflected in the Government’s new Roadmap for modern digital …
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Government Response Summary
The government disagrees with mandating board-level digital appointments due to lack of statutory powers but is actively setting expectations, implementing reporting on digital leaders, and working with departments to identify suitable candidates to achieve the desired outcome.
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