Insights We identify good practice and lessons learned across government. We share our insights to make it easier for others to understand and apply the lessons from our work. You can also read opinion pieces, financial audit guidance and insights into audit methodology from our experts. Search our insights Search on NAO Search Managing the commercial lifecycle Published on: 20 Feb 2025 Insight Good practice guides Commercial and financial management Overcoming challenges to managing risks in government Published on: 17 Feb 2025 Insight Good practice guides Risk and resilience Good practice in annual reporting Published on: 11 Feb 2025 Insight Good practice guides Accountability and oversight Estimating and reporting fraud and error in annual reports and accounts Published on: 6 Feb 2025 Insight Good practice guides Fraud and error Innovation key to unlocking gains in productivity and resilience Published on: 4 Feb 2025 Insight Opinion Efficiency and savings Financial management in government: monitoring and forecasting Published on: 21 Jan 2025 Insight Good practice guides Commercial and financial management Government’s approach to technology suppliers: addressing the challenges Published on: 16 Jan 2025 Insight Lessons learned Digital, data and technology Financial management in government: allocating resources Published on: 10 Dec 2024 Insight Good practice guides Commercial and financial management Managing conflicts of interest: good practice Published on: 22 Nov 2024 Insight Good practice guides Accountability and oversight The role of regulators in a changing world Published on: 18 Nov 2024 Insight Opinion Regulation Search all insights