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Social Domain: PKO Knowledge Systems
- Publication category
- Impactful algorithms
- Impact assessment
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- Status
- In use
General information
Theme
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Responsible use
Goal and impact
Applications, amendments and re-checks for assistance are handled in a prompt and equal manner. This includes special assistance, IT schemes, reclaiming overpaid assistance and recovering costs from people with maintenance obligations.
The algorithm is used in a special app for residents of around 80 municipalities. Throughout the process, the system checks whether all (legal) rules are met. The municipal employee can always deviate from what the system suggests.
Considerations
An advantage of using the algorithm is that consultants need to do less manual work. The knowledge system ensures that important knowledge is preserved. It also makes complicated administration easier and ensures equal treatment and clear documents.
Because the consultant is always allowed to deviate from what the system suggests, the risks are small. This makes the use of the algorithm proportionally justifiable.
Human intervention
The employee can adjust the outcome of the algorithm if needed.
Risk management
There are no foreseen risks when using the algorithms defined in the decision tree.
Legal basis
The use of the algorithm is permitted under the law. It concerns the implementation of the Participation Act, which includes the SUWI Act. These laws regulate how municipalities can help people with benefits and what rules apply to them.
Links to legal bases
- Law on basic registration of persons: https://wetten.overheid.nl/BWBR0033715/2023-01-01
- Civil Status Act: https://wetten.overheid.nl/BWBR0001851/2019-02-16
- Work and Income Implementation Structure Act: https://wetten.overheid.nl/BWBR0013060/2023-01-01
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Data
Technical design
Decision trees
External provider
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