Shared services in the Research Councils
The implementation of a project to create a centre to streamline back-office functions for the seven research councils has so far not been good value for money and there is a risk that the councils may...
View ArticleDigital Britain One: Shared infrastructure and services for government online
The Government has not in general measured the benefits delivered by its two central internet services Directgov and Business.gov, and the infrastructure service Government Gateway, which together cost...
View ArticleEfficiency and reform in government corporate functions through shared...
The National Audit Office has today reported on the initiative for government departments to share back-office functions. It concludes that, despite significant cost and effort, the planned benefits of...
View ArticleUpdate on the Next Generation Shared Services Strategy
The Cabinet Office will have to work with other government departments to ensure that the full benefits of its shared services strategy are realised and that service is maintained, according to a...
View ArticleShared service centres
Government’s programme to transfer back-office functions to two shared service centres has made savings but has not achieved value for money to date, according to the National Audit Office. The NAO...
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