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. The 2019–20 WGA presented some important trend analysis within the Performance Report; an aspect of the WGA reporting that we welcome. However, in some areas there has been a lack of consistency when it comes to how this information is presented. For example, analysis of liabilities had previously been presented ...

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. The 2019–20 WGA presented some important trend analysis within the Performance Report; an aspect of the WGA reporting that we welcome. However, in some areas there has been a lack of consistency when it comes to how this information is presented. For example, analysis of liabilities had previously been presented in a pie chart but is now presented in a bar chart. Maintaining consistent presentation of data year-on-year makes it easier to compare information over Type: conclusion | Number: 4 | Response status: accepted Government response: The government agrees with the Committee’s recommendation. report, and made several improvements to the WGA performance report in 2019-20, including additional trend data. The WGA performance report includes 5-year trend data for many accounts areas and the department w