Summer 2022
Investigation into evaluating innovation in children’s social care
This investigation explores how the Department for Education uses evaluation to inform decision-making.
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Financial modelling in government
This report examines the use of financial models across government.
Published:
27 Jan 2022
27 Jan 2022
Framework to review models
This framework provides a structured, flexible approach to reviewing models. It is intended to aid those commissioning or undertaking analysis of a model with the aim of determining whether the model is robust and reasonable.
Published:
26 Jan 2022
26 Jan 2022
Understanding storm overflows: Exploratory analysis of Environment Agency data
Insights we have drawn from exploratory analysis of data used by the Environment Agency as part of its regulation of storm overflows
Published:
17 Sep 2021
17 Sep 2021
Challenges in using data across government
This report draws together our experience of the main challenges and barriers to better use of data across government.
Published:
21 Jun 2019
21 Jun 2019
Forecasting in government to achieve value for money
Inadequate forecasting is an entrenched problem for government departments, leading to poor value for money and increased costs for the taxpayer.
Published:
31 Jan 2014
31 Jan 2014
Evaluation in Government
Treasury expects all departments to evaluate the ex post impacts and costs of all their interventions, including spending, taxation and regulation. This activity should provide valuable information on the cost-effectiveness of government interventions, for the purposes of accountability and to learn lessons to improve current and future policies.
Published:
20 Dec 2013
20 Dec 2013