News - ICT and open data

1. Central government often does not assess risks of AI

   AI deployed chiefly to increase efficiency of internal processes  The Dutch government does not know if many of its artificial ...

   News item | 16-10-2024 | 17:00

2. Many work-related accidents not reported to Labour Authority

   Some 200,000 people suffer an accident at work every year in the Netherlands. About 60 die as a result and an estimated 4,000 ...

   News item | 10-10-2023 | 12:00

3. Budget letters 2024: pleased with consideration of broad prosperity, keep an eye on feasibility

   Every year, the Netherlands Court of Audit publishes its considerations on the draft budget that the government submits to the ...

   News item | 28-09-2023 | 14:00

4. Court of Audit in talks with minister about access to CBS data

   The Netherlands Court of Audit announced in a letter to the House of Representatives on 29 June 2023 that it was in talks with ...

   News item | 29-06-2023 | 08:40

5. Digital identity tool for citizens: goals achieved but still uncertainty about future log-in tools

   DigiD and eHerkenning are extremely popular log-in tools for citizens and businesses to access online government services. They ...

   News item | 29-03-2023 | 13:00

6. First letters commenting on draft budgets 2023

   The Netherlands Court of Audit sends letters every year with points for attention that parliament can consider in its debate of ...

   News item | 28-09-2022 | 09:00

7. Audit of 9 government algorithms finds 6 do not meet basic requirements

   Responsible use of algorithms by government agencies is possible but not always the case in practice. The Netherlands Court of ...

   News item | 18-05-2022 | 10:45

8. No inventory of state-owned assets: inventory by Court of Audit needed

   Inventory necessary for parliamentary decision-making and control The Dutch central government does not have a full inventory of ...

   News item | 01-12-2021 | 08:00

9. Better quality control and more public understanding of government algorithms needed

   Netherlands Court of Audit develops audit framework The government, like private companies, is making increasing use of ...

   News item | 26-01-2021 | 17:30

10. Data errors hamper enforcement of environmental rules

    Typing errors, records entered under different names and inconsistent address details are hampering the enforcement of ...

    News item | 20-01-2021 | 16:30