In January of this year, I took on senior level responsibility for leading the NAO’s people agenda as we reviewed and reset our strategy. I quickly recognised that that this was to be a significant undertaking for the organisation, with much work to do if we are to become the exemplar employer that we aspire […]
The Financial and Risk Management insights team are producing a series of guides aimed at senior finance decision-makers across all of our audited bodies. Our guides will showcase strategic-level insights outlining areas where good financial management can unlock greater efficiency and resilience, as well as practical ways organisations can make improvements.
All our report recommendations published since 1 April 2019 collected in one place.
We’re passionate about finding the right people to help us support Parliament and improve public services. We invest in the development of our staff and are committed to creating a diverse working environment and providing equality of opportunity for all our people.
Examining whether DfE is achieving value for money through its funding to support the attainment of disadvantaged children in England.
There are risks to the long-term effectiveness of a new policy to make sure developers protect or improve biodiversity
Gareth Davies uses the NAO’s insights to outline what government needs to do to make public money work harder
Now that all Lloyds shares have been sold we reviewed how the government prepared for and carried out the sales from March 2014 onwards.
This report examines HMRC’s administration of Welsh rates of income tax, covering the 2021-22 final outturn and 2022-23 provisional estimate.
We have used our insights to highlight the biggest opportunities for spending public money more efficiently and effectively.
The number of heat pump installations by December 2023 was less than half of planned projections; uncertainty regarding the role of hydrogen in home heating is hampering investment and effective planning.
Our report looks at how the Financial Conduct Authority is responding to changes in its regulatory powers and wider developments in the financial services sector.
Background Education, training and employment outcomes are consistently poorer for children and young people with special education needs and disabilities (SEND) than for their peers. In 2023-24, 18% of pupils in all schools (1.7 million) were identified with SEND. This includes those with high needs who have formal education, health and care plans (EHCP), who […]
Our report aims to increase transparency by taking stock of what the Homes for Ukraine scheme has achieved to date, for what cost, and what can be learned.
The BBC is the UK’s main public service broadcaster, responsible for serving all audiences through the provision of impartial, high-quality and distinctive output and services which inform, educate and entertain
The NHS is not making the most of its spending power to save money in purchasing medical equipment and consumables.
This study will look at the performance of BBC Studios, the BBC’s largest commercial subsidiary, and if BBC Studios’ performance to date met the BBC’s expectations.
These guides are intended for use by NAO auditors and clients, who may find them useful in the course of preparing their financial statements.
This interactive guide sets out good practice principles for annual reporting with examples from public sector organisations.
Homelessness has increased across all measures since 2010, with many local authorities now seeing it as a risk to their financial sustainability.