7 reasons mostly digital isn’t digital enough for public sector and education organisations

Getting rid of paper doesn’t equal true digitisation. When expense processes rely on clunky workarounds, disconnected tools, and spreadsheets, local councils, central government departments, and educational institutions are left exposed to compliance gaps, lost VAT recovery, slow reimbursements, and audit headaches. This short guide explains how a single, truly digital expense system secures public funds, speeds processes and gives finance teams the live insight they need for better decision‑making.

What you’ll learn

• Real examples of where “nearly digital” fails UK public bodies — and the cost of each gap
• How automation enforces policies before payments are made, reducing overspend and protecting budgets
• Ways to improve VAT capture and reclaim processes so HMRC compliance and recovery are maximised
• How live visibility of spend by employee, department, project or grant prevents surprises and supports stewardship of public funds
• Steps to speed reimbursements so staff and suppliers are paid quickly — improving morale and retention
• Best practices for unifying data after mergers, academy conversions or legacy system roll‑outs for clearer audit trails
• How to adapt expense controls as staffing or organisational structures change without adding administrative burden

Get the guide now — learn the seven reasons you shouldn’t mistake “mostly digital” for truly digital, and discover practical steps to protect public funds, improve compliance and save time