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A lack of digital skills and technology expertise among elected officials encourages government bodies to contract out IT work instead of building up internal capacity, creating a situation where the public sector is becoming increasingly reliant on outside knowledge to get things done
In a major review of Whitehall structures and processes, the minister that oversaw the creation of the Government Digital Service calls for it to be re-merged with its sister unit A major review into the efficacy of government’s structures and processes has called for the Government Digital S
Review into the civil service by the former Cabinet Office minister says the two organisations should become one entity to avoid sending mixed signals around accountability and leadership.
Perm sec-level officials should lead push to streamline and strengthen digital, HR, commercial and other functions, review finds
Baseline requirements include running at least one central cloud platform, connecting digital strategies to wider organisational plans, and showing that all staff are able to undertake tech and data training Guidelines have set out how departments meet a minimum standard of continuous improve