UKSA/OSR Casework: Quarterly Management Information

This page was updated on Thursday 25 January 2024

The information provided in the table shows the total number of cases considered by UKSA/OSR and the average (mean and median) time from opening to closing a case.

As the regulator of official statistics we do not ourselves produce official statistics, but we voluntarily apply our Code pillars in production of this management information.

Quarterly Management Information 2023/24

QuarterCases openedTime to close a case (days)
Median
Time to close a case (days)
Mean
Cases still open
Q1: Apr - Jun 202372818-
Q2: Jul - Sept 2023442430-
Q3: Oct - Dec 20235112205
Q4: Jan - Mar 2024
Year to date (2023/24)187132111
All cases 2022/233722726-
All cases 2021/222411120-
All cases 2020/213231014-
All cases 2019/201091320-

A case is opened when it is received from an external source or an issue is identified by a member of OSR. A case is closed when the issue has been considered and any necessary action has been taken.

The median and mean number of days taken to close a case are reported. This measure is based on calendar days (not working days) so includes weekends and bank holidays. The median is considered the best headline measure as it reflects the typical experience. When calculating time taken to close a case, cases that were closed on the same day that they were received or identified have a one day response time, rather than 0.

Data provided in the table are provisional figures which may be revised in future quarters or as part of the annual review. For example, there will be occasions where a case is closed after the provisional data are reported.

As of the time of reporting these data (25 January 2024) there are 5 cases from quarter 3 still open. These cases are included in the total number of cases, but not in the figures for median or mean time to close a case. The median and mean time to close a case may increase when the cases which remain open are included. Where needed, revised data will be provided in the following quarter or as part of the annual review.

Quarterly data will be published on the last Thursday of the month following the relevant quarter. The next update will be at 11am on 25 April 2024.

Our annual casework review provides more details of casework during 2022/23. The 2023/24 annual casework review will be published in September 2024. You can see details of all cases we have considered so far in 2023/24 in the Casework issues log.

For more information on casework please see the casework pages of our website.

The management information provided on this page has been produced in the interests of demonstrating transparency. In producing the report, we have taken a proportionate approach to applying the pillars of the Code of Practice for Statistics – Trustworthiness, Quality and Value.

Trustworthiness – Confidence in the people and organisations that produce statistics and data

The data published on this page is produced with the public interest in mind. The report was compiled by the Office for Statistics Regulation, which made all decisions on what to include in the report. The report protects the confidentiality of those who made enquiries to the Authority.

Updates to the data will be made quarterly on the last Thursday of the month following the end of the quarter (i.e. the last Thursday in July, October, January and April).

Quality – data and methods that produce assured statistics 

The review is based on management information held to support the Authority assess its performance and track key issues. Quality assurance of the final version of all figures quoted in the report was undertaken by an analyst within the Authority who did not work on the compilation of the data.

The data comes from the Authority’s casework management system, which is subject to internal audit review and assurance.

Value – statistics that support society’s needs for information

The report is being published in the interests of providing greater transparency on the Authority’s casework. Through publication on the Office for Statistics Regulation website, it is being made available to all those with an interest in the Office for Statistics Regulation’s process.

Please send any feedback on these data to regulation@statistics.gov.uk to enable the Authority to understand the value of this information and develop it in ways that will support user needs in future.

Quarterly Management Information 2022/23

Quarter Cases opened Time to close a case (days)
Median
Time to close a case (days)
Mean
Cases still open
Q1: Apr - Jun 2022 49 22 25 -
Q2: Jul - Sep 2022 223 27 25 -
Q3: Oct - Dec 2022 46 24 32 -
Q4: Jan - Mar 2023 54 23 29 -
Year to date (2022/23) 372 27 26 -
All cases 2021/22 241 11 20 -

Quarterly Management Information 2021/22

Quarter Cases Opened Time to close a case - (days)
Median
Time to close a case - (days)
Mean
Cases still open
Q1: April - June 2021 39 17 23
Q2: July - September 2021 50 18 24
Q3: October - December 2021 95 3 13
Q4: January - March 2022 57 16 25
Year to date (2021/22) 241 11 20
All cases 2020/21 323 10 14

Quarterly Management Information 2020/21

Quarter Cases Opened Time to close a case - (days)
Median
Time to close a case - (days)
Mean
Cases still open
Q1: April - June 2020 110 8 11
Q2: July - September 2020 83 11 13
Q3: October - December 2020 77 13 19
Q4: January - March 2021 53 13 17
Year to date (2020/21) 323 10 14
All cases 2019/20 109 13 20