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Another factor to consider in elevating the usability of the WGA is the way in which current Government policies and economic context are reflected in its reporting; currently such context is lacking. The Treasury has invited our thoughts on how value could be added to the WGA and the Performance Report could be greatly improved by developing the commentary to reflect developments in the public sector and financial landscapes since the reporting date.49 50 This is especially relevant given th...

Another factor to consider in elevating the usability of the WGA is the way in which current Government policies and economic context are reflected in its reporting; currently such context is lacking. The Treasury has invited our thoughts on how value could be added to the WGA and the Performance Report could be greatly improved by developing the commentary to reflect developments in the public sector and financial landscapes since the reporting date.49 50 This is especially relevant given the significant gap between the year-end and the time of publication for the WGA. Even if the Treasury succeed with plans to recover some of the delays exp Type: conclusion | Number: 18 | Response status: not_addressed Government response: 4. PAC conclusion: Inconsistent presentation of data between years, and lack of reflection of current Government policies and economic context, reduce the usability of the Whole of Government Accounts. 4. PAC recommendation: The Treasury should ensure that analys