Government Functional Standard GovS 010: Analysis
This government functional standard is to set expectations for the planning and undertaking of analysis to support well-informed decision making.
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The purpose of this government functional standard is to set expectations for the planning and undertaking of analysis to support well-informed decision making to deliver better outcomes, and improve the lives of citizens.This standard provides direction and guidance for:
- permanent secretaries, directors general and chief executive officers of arm鈥檚-length bodies and suppliers, to ensure appropriate governance of analysis
- users and producers of government analysis, including non-analysts and external consultants to ensure quality and consistency of analysis across government organisations
For any queries about this functional standard and the associated continuous improvement assessment framework, please contact Analysis.Function@ons.gov.uk
Updates to this page
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Version 2.2 of GovS 010, Analysis, replaces the previous edition (version 2.1 dated July 2023). Changes have been made to address user feedback or to align the Standard with other updated guidance. The changes include better linking with other functional standards, a new collaborative working clause and other minor improvements.
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An updated version of the Government Functional Standard (GovS 010: Analysis) has been uploaded to this page and the old version removed.
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First published.