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<p>The Infrastructure and Projects Authority conducted a review of the Full Business
Case and found that it was ‘affordable and providing value for money’. The Review
Team gave the Business Case an Amber/Green Delivery Confidence Assessment Rating,
reporting that they were satisfied that the Programme will make the benefits system
‘Cheaper, Simpler and Better’.</p><p> </p><p>The Full Business Case shows that Universal
Credit is projected to help 200,000 people into work, adding £8 billion per annum
to the economy when it is fully rolled-out. These are estimates, based on analysis
that has been signed off by the Treasury and are monitored by a robust process of
benefit realisation.</p><p> </p><p>We published a summary of the Business Case which
is available at: <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/universal-credit-programme-full-business-case-summary"
target="_blank">https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/universal-credit-programme-full-business-case-summary</a>.
The National Audit Office had access to the IPA reports and to the Business Case in
reaching its determination that the value for money of Universal Credit is as yet
unproven.</p><p> </p><p>The Government’s conclusion is clear that Universal Credit
represents value for money, an agile, adaptable system, fit for the 21st century,
helping people to transform their lives through work - while supporting those who
cannot work.</p>
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