HMRC merger tops government IT spending

Central government IT spending is set to grow by more than a fifth by 2007-2008. Expenditure will increase from L2.6 billion in the financial year 2004-2005 to L3.2 billion 3 years later, of which just over 60% will be outsourced. Much of the growth will come from the 3 biggest-spending departments:...

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Published in:Accountancy Age 2005-08, p.8
Main Authors: Arnott, Sarah, Hinks, Gavin
Format: Article
Language:English
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Government agencies
Government spending
Information technology
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Summary:Central government IT spending is set to grow by more than a fifth by 2007-2008. Expenditure will increase from L2.6 billion in the financial year 2004-2005 to L3.2 billion 3 years later, of which just over 60% will be outsourced. Much of the growth will come from the 3 biggest-spending departments: HM Revenue & Customs, the Department for Work and Pensions, and the Department for the Environment, Food and Rural Affairs. Document management systems and e-procurement are the most common projects being planned by in the near future.
ISSN:0001-4672