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Sixty-Eighth Report - Local authority administered COVID support schemes in England
Public Accounts Committee
HC 1234
Published 6 September 2023
Government response
Treasury minutes: Government response to the Committee of Public Accounts on the Sixty-eighth report from Session 2022-23 · published 18 Nov 2023
Recommendations & Conclusions
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Conclusion
Accepted in Part
Underinvestment in local authority IT infrastructure caused system shortcomings and payment errors.
Conclusion
Another source of error acknowledged by HM Treasury was that not every authority had automated systems in place from the start that could prevent duplicate payments. Many local authorities were relying on data and systems which could not be used …
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Government Response Summary
The government accepts the recommendation with a target implementation date of Spring 2024, committing to account for evaluation findings and anticipated guidance when planning future schemes and contingencies. It will also enhance understanding of local government system capabilities through collaborative working when considering future scheme delivery options.
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