The quality of published summary AO assessments varied.20 For example, departments generally provided basic information such as background on the programme. But they did not provide more detailed information to help a layperson understand, for example, a programme’s aims. And some provided generic descriptions of how the AO had considered 9 Q 9; C&AG’s Report, para 1.6 10 Qq 14, 43; C&AG’s Report, para 1.15, Figure 5 11 Dear Accounting Officer letter 04/22 – Accounting officer assessments and...

The quality of published summary AO assessments varied.20 For example, departments generally provided basic information such as background on the programme. But they did not provide more detailed information to help a layperson understand, for example, a programme’s aims. And some provided generic descriptions of how the AO had considered 9 Q 9; C&AG’s Report, para 1.6 10 Qq 14, 43; C&AG’s Report, para 1.15, Figure 5 11 Dear Accounting Officer letter 04/22 – Accounting officer assessments and framework documents. Available at: DAO_0422_Accounting_officer_assesments_and_framework_documents.pdf. 12 Qq 64, 65 13 Q 9 14 Q 17 15 Q 15; C&AG’s Repor Type: conclusion | Number: 8 | Response status: not_addressed Government response: 2. PAC conclusion: The quality of published AO assessments varies, with some providing insufficient information to understand a programme’s purpose or how it has been assessed. 2. PAC recommendation: HM Treasury should share with departments good practice, to help