Roc uses hyperautomation tools to drive better value for public money with National Highways

The results

The introduction of an automated solution means that assurance checks on invoice data that previously took days can now be delivered in minutes. As a result, the capability now exists for National Highways’ project cost assurers to review 100% of all costs rather than a sample-based approach driven by constrained timeframes and limited resource. Getting to the important details faster allows more time for the assurer to correctly assess the Application for Payment leading to a better outcome for everyone.

Currently, assurance is costing tens of millions of pounds a year to deliver a suboptimal outcome that is typically based on 20% sample data. This creates a high level of risk for National Highways and its construction partners that is only relieved by lengthy and expensive forensic audits. Roc’s solution enables 100% review each assessment period without increasing resource levels or cost creating better value for public money. There are a wealth of additional benefits including enhanced compliance due to the more rigorous process, the transparent and standardised financial dataset, as well as the potential for the construction partner to also deploy the solution to manage information throughout the supply chain.  Finally, it is paving the way for faster supplier payments, improving cash flow and relationships with the supply chain through a more frequent processing of payments.