Government Analytics Software

When performance data is in the right systems but the wrong shape

Most local authorities have the relevant data in the case management system, finance system, HR system, permits system. The problem is that it's in different systems with different data models, updated at different frequencies, and reported in formats that don't match the questions elected members or statutory partners are asking. We build government analytics platforms that connect existing operational systems and transform data into the reporting each audience needs, without a manual extraction process each reporting cycle.

  • Live KPI dashboards for senior leaders, service heads, and elected members built from connected operational data

  • Statutory performance reporting in the format required for central government returns and inspectorate monitoring

  • Open data publishing tools for transparency obligations with automated refresh from source systems

  • Financial performance reporting linking service delivery outputs to budget spend by cost centre

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The problem

Sound familiar?

  • Performance reports for the scrutiny committee requiring two days of analyst time every quarter to compile because the data is held in three different systems?

  • Statutory performance returns requiring a manual extraction and reformatting exercise each time because the case management system produces data in a different format than the return specification?

Short answer

RaftLabs builds custom government analytics and performance reporting software for local authorities, regional agencies, and central government departments. We connect operational systems including case management, permits, finance, and HR into a unified analytics layer that produces KPI dashboards for senior leaders and elected members, statutory performance returns for central government, open data publications for transparency obligations, and financial performance reports for budget holders. Most government analytics projects deliver in 10 to 14 weeks at a fixed, agreed cost.

Key takeaways

  • The analytics layer sits on top of existing operational systems rather than replacing them, so operational staff keep working exactly as before while reporting draws from the same live data.
  • Statutory return extraction pulls from live operational systems at submission time with validation checks catching range errors and cross-validation issues before submission, not after.
  • Data access is role-scoped and every individual-record access is logged, with anonymisation applied wherever an aggregated output can meet the analytical need.
  • A platform connecting 2-3 data sources with executive dashboards and statutory extracts runs $35,000-$70,000; 5+ sources with open data and financial reporting runs $65,000-$140,000.

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Government analytics delivery, by the numbers

software products shipped
100+
cost delivery
Fixed
week delivery cycles
10-14
AA accessibility compliance
WCAG 2.1

When performance data is in the right systems but the wrong shape

The analytics layer sits on top of existing systems without replacing them, producing outputs that are current and consistent without a manual extraction process each reporting cycle.

Capabilities

What we build

  • 01
    Executive and member dashboards

    Council plan delivery tracking with RAG status backed by underlying data, trend views over 4-8 quarters, and mobile-accessible dashboards for elected members.

  • 02
    Service performance reporting

    Drill-down from service-level summaries to underlying case data, with LGA/NHS benchmarking comparisons and exception reports for cases past statutory deadlines.

  • 03
    Statutory performance returns

    Extraction from live operational systems for Single Data List, Children in Need, and BVPI returns, with validation catching range and cross-validation errors before submission.

  • 04
    Open data publishing

    Automated refresh publishes spending, contracts, and planning data in open formats, meeting Local Government Transparency Code requirements without manual upload cycles.

  • 05
    Financial performance reporting

    Budget-versus-actual reporting by cost centre, capital programme monitoring, savings tracker, and reserves analysis connecting finance data to service delivery outputs.

  • 06
    Data integration and governance

    A unified data model across case management, finance, HR, and permits, with data lineage documentation and role-based access controls.

How we work

From scope to live analytics platform

  1. Week 1
    01

    Data source and reporting scoping

    We map your operational systems, statutory obligations, and current manual reporting process. You leave week 1 with a written scope document and a fixed-price quote.

  2. Weeks 2-4
    02

    Integration and governance design

    Data integration architecture and access controls designed against your systems landscape.

  3. Weeks 5-11
    03

    Build and integrate

    Dashboards, statutory extracts, and open data publishing built in parallel, tested against real operational data.

  4. Final 2-3 weeks
    04

    Launch and analyst training

    Analysts and service heads trained on the reporting workflow before full rollout.

Why us

Why government organisations choose RaftLabs

  • 01
    Senior engineers build what they scope

    The engineers who assess your systems landscape also build the solution. No bait-and-switch, no offshore handoff after the contract is signed.

  • 02
    Fixed price before development starts

    We scope the work, calculate the cost, and lock it in writing before any development starts.

  • 03
    9 years and 100+ products shipped

    Clients include Vodafone, T-Mobile, Aldi, Nike, Cisco, and Lockheed Martin. Track record building compliant public sector platforms.

  • 04
    Existing systems stay in place

    Operational staff keep working as they do today, the analytics layer reads, it doesn't replace.

  • 05
    Every number has a documented source

    Data lineage answers "where does this number come from?" when an auditor or member asks.

Have a government analytics project?

Tell us which data sources you need to connect, which reports you currently produce manually, and what your statutory reporting obligations are. We'll design an analytics platform that produces the answers you need.

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Frequently asked questions

We connect to the operational systems where performance data lives: typically case management, finance, HR, permits and licensing, and customer contact systems. Where systems have REST APIs we connect directly; legacy systems without modern connectivity are handled through file-based ingestion pipelines.

Yes. The analytics platform is a reporting layer that sits on top of existing operational systems, which remain the authoritative sources. Reporting is produced from the same data operational staff already maintain, without requiring them to change how they work.

The platform is designed with data minimisation as a principle. Where an output can be produced from aggregated data, individual records aren't exposed. Where drill-down is needed, access is role-controlled and logged, with a Data Protection Impact Assessment produced for platforms processing personal data.

A platform connecting two to three data sources with executive dashboards, service performance reporting, and statutory return extracts typically runs $35,000 to $70,000. A full platform connecting five or more sources with open data publishing and financial performance reporting typically runs $65,000 to $140,000.

Work with us

Tell us what you need. We'll tell you what it would take.

We scope Government Analytics and Performance Reporting Software in 30 minutes. You walk away with a clear cost, timeline, and approach. No commitment required.

  • Scope and cost agreed before work starts. No surprises. No obligation.
  • Working prototype within 3 weeks of kickoff.
  • Pay by milestone. You see progress before each invoice.
  • 60-day post-launch warranty. Bug fixes, UI tweaks, and deployment support. No retainer.
  • All conversations are NDA-protected.

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