8.3 Improving Data Accuracy
In 2003/04 our external auditors qualified 10 PIs because they could not satisfy themselves as to the accuracy of data supplied to them. We took appropriate action in 2004/05 and only two PIs were qualified.
We will continue to work to improve the efficiency and accuracy of our systems, which produce performance data. With our internal Performance Information, Monitoring and Management System (PIMMS) we ensure data quality by assigning named officers as PI Owners for each PI. These senior officers therefore have the responsibility for validating the accuracy of the data before they publish it.