As part of the government’s transparency policy for publication of major projects data, the Major Projects Authority (MPA) has published its first annual report on the government’s major projects portfolio (GMPP).
Each government department has also published detailed information about their specific projects. The data includes:
the MPA RAG (Red, Amber, Green) rating key project data including financial information (whole life cost, annual budget and forecast spend) project timetable This data is 6 months in arrears and will be updated every 12 months.
Consultation on company filing requirements
8 October 2013
The government believes that there is scope to simplify the processes for filing information at Companies House and to remove duplication of effort for companies.
The government has reviewed company law as part of its commitment to reducing unnecessary regulatory burdens under the Red Tape Challenge . They have published a consultation to seek views on options for improving company law and Companies House procedures.
The policy team will be reviewing this consultation and will publish a survey shortly if deemed necessary.
Admin Burdens Advisory Board publishes its annual report to the XST
14 March 2014
The Administrative Burden Advisory Board (ABAB) has published its Annual Report to The Exchequer Secretary to the Treasury (XST), David Gauke.
This Annual Report details the work carried out over the last 12-24 months and also highlights the priority areas for the future. Not surprisingly Real Time Information (RTI) is listed, especially the challenge around the cost model. If you would like to make suggestions on what ABAB could consider going forward please submit them via their online portal or contact the CIPP’s Karen Thomson who is a member of this Board.
The Office of Tax Simplification
THE OTS LOOKS AT EMPLOYEE BENEFITS AND EXPENSES
21 May 2013
Have you ever thought that the administration of Expenses & Benefits could be improved or simplified? If so, and we can’t imagine that an odd thought or two won’t have strayed across your mind, the Office of Tax Simplification would like to hear from you.
CIPP Policy News Journal
16/04/2014, Page 39 of 519
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