The Algorithmic Transparency Recording Standard (ATRS), is intended to support public sector bodies to improve transparency and provide information about the algorithmic tools they are using, but the NAO found it was not widely used.27 We challenged DSIT on this lack of transparency as, at January 2025, only 33 records had been published on the ATRS website. 20 Q 38 21 Q 37; DSIT, A blueprint for modern digital government, January 2025, p 20 22 Q 39 23 C&AG’s Report, figure 10 24 UAIG0012, UA...

The Algorithmic Transparency Recording Standard (ATRS), is intended to support public sector bodies to improve transparency and provide information about the algorithmic tools they are using, but the NAO found it was not widely used.27 We challenged DSIT on this lack of transparency as, at January 2025, only 33 records had been published on the ATRS website. 20 Q 38 21 Q 37; DSIT, A blueprint for modern digital government, January 2025, p 20 22 Q 39 23 C&AG’s Report, figure 10 24 UAIG0012, UAIG0017, UAIG0020, UAIG0032, UAIG0033, UAIG0035 25 UAIG0036 26 UAIG0011, UAIG0027 27 C&AG’s Report, para 3.20 12 It agreed with us that more records shoul Type: conclusion | Number: 12 | Response status: not_addressed Government response: 2. PAC conclusion: Public trust is being jeopardised by slow progress on embedding transparency and establishing robust standards for AI adoption in the public sector. 2a. PAC recommendation: DSIT should write to the Committee in six months to update us on: • Dep