A REPORT which is critical of government’s information systems division (ISD) will be carefully reviewed by the Department of Economic Development.
Economic Development Minister John Shimmin MHK said a ‘considered public response’ would be produced for the June sitting of Tynwald, when a debate is scheduled to be held on its recommendations.
The Public Accounts Committee report, laid before Tynwald this month, contained concerns raised by government departments and recommendations for change, including that ISD should be less reliant on outsourcing.
In a ‘preliminary response’ to the report, Mr Shimmin said: ‘The report, which looks at the wide range of information technology services provided by ISD to all government departments at both a strategic and operational level, recognises the positive work carried out by ISD, as well as making a number of recommendations and identifying areas for improvement.
‘At a time when government needs to be particularly focused on value for money and service delivery, it is essential that reviews of this nature are undertaken to ensure effectiveness and productivity of public services.’