Despite the multiple extensions to the data collection window, a large volume of data was nonetheless missing from the 2020–21 WGA when it was published. A total of 155 entities did not submit the data requested, including 137 entities which were included in the 2019–20 WGA. In total, data on £55.3 billion (4.9%) of public expenditure was missing from the 2020–21 accounts. A large subsection of this figure relates to local government bodies, with 128 (just over 25%) of a total 510 local gover...

Despite the multiple extensions to the data collection window, a large volume of data was nonetheless missing from the 2020–21 WGA when it was published. A total of 155 entities did not submit the data requested, including 137 entities which were included in the 2019–20 WGA. In total, data on £55.3 billion (4.9%) of public expenditure was missing from the 2020–21 accounts. A large subsection of this figure relates to local government bodies, with 128 (just over 25%) of a total 510 local government bodies failing to provide data.17 Type: conclusion | Number: 12 | Response status: accepted Government response: 2.1 The government agrees with the Committee’s recommendation. Target implementation date: Spring 2024 2.2 HM Treasury is committed to proactively working with all entities to ensure data is collected in a timely manner, and the department is proactively mitigating the risks around missing data. For