In July 2020 the Treasury launched its new financial IT system, OSCAR II, for use in preparing the WGA. OSCAR II replaced the previous, obsolete system and was designed to support, amongst other functions: the collection and consolidation of data from component bodies into the WGA; holding, storing and updating information with easy and immediate access to data; and the production of reports with use of intuitive reporting tools. According to the Treasury, the update was expected to bring sig...

In July 2020 the Treasury launched its new financial IT system, OSCAR II, for use in preparing the WGA. OSCAR II replaced the previous, obsolete system and was designed to support, amongst other functions: the collection and consolidation of data from component bodies into the WGA; holding, storing and updating information with easy and immediate access to data; and the production of reports with use of intuitive reporting tools. According to the Treasury, the update was expected to bring significant benefits including increased efficiencies, improved data collection, enhanced financial and non-financial analysis, and to lead to advancements Type: conclusion | Number: 10 | Response status: not_addressed Government response: 2. PAC conclusion: Poor design and testing of OSCAR II caused significant delays to the Whole of Government Accounts. 2. PAC recommendation: The Treasury should undertake a lessons-learnt exercise, specifically addressing but not limited to the root causes of poor