Data Analytics Unit

Why is it needed

Actionability & Data Analysis

The value proposition of data analysis depends on the actionability of its outputs. Some outputs of data analysis can directly be the basis for administrative actions, whereas some others would need to undergo further analysis before they can be acted upon. The degree of actionability also varies depending on the administrative leve.

Primary Insights

These insights are immediately actionable and can be used by officials for administrative decisions without further analysis. They provide granular signals or anomalies. For example, in Commercial Taxes outliers among taxpayers with significant deviation

Secondary Insights

These insights necessitate additional examination or investigation by departmental officials for them to become actionable. The insight raises concerns or potential issues, but more in-depth analysis is required for administrative actions.

Tertiary Insights

These insights indicate important or troubling patterns but demand additional analysis by the DAU before becoming actionable. For instance, trends in Integrated Goods and Services Tax (IGST) inflows or ITC claims might suggest evasion,

About Us

What is Data Analytics Unit

The DAU is currently a dedicated and small centralized unit of data scientists within the Finance Department that are working with other government departments to co- develop data analysis requirements, develop frameworks and methods to analyse data to assist in decision making, and eventually train and capacitate in-house departmental teams for data analysis and support the department through the process.

The team is composed of professionals employed by the Government of Andhra Pradesh with ability to handle large data sets, code in different languages, and leadership that has experience of working with government departments to understand and fulfil their needs. For specific needs and for their own capacity building, they partner with other organizations, who have the requisite experience and expertise.