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  2. Ministry of Justice 2023-24

    Overview Departmental overview

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    The Ministry of Justice (MoJ) spent over £15 billion in 2023-24 to oversee elements of the justice system. MoJ administers courts and tribunals in partnership with the independent judiciary, prisons, probation services and a range of services to help children, vulnerable people, victims of crime and those seeking access to justice. This report has been […]

  3. Ministry of Housing, Communities & Local Government 2023-24

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    In 2023-24, the Ministry of Housing, Communities & Local Government (MHCLG) spent almost £41 billion on housing, neighbourhoods, local government and building safety. This Overview has been produced to provide an introduction to MHCLG and our examination of the department’s spending and performance. It is intended to support the Housing, Communities and Local Government Committee […]

  4. How the NAO provides assurance on good governance and propriety 2023-24

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    This report provides an overview of how the NAO’s work provides assurance on good governance and propriety. It also provides references to guidance from HM Treasury and others about what is expected of government. Good governance is central to the effective operation of government. Government lists the following as characteristics of good governance that departments […]

  5. Department for Culture, Media & Sport and BBC 2023-24

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    This report has been produced to provide an introduction to the Department for Culture, Media & Sport (DCMS) and the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC), and our examination of their spending and performance. It is intended to support the Committee of Culture, Media and Sport and Members across the House in their examinations of DCMS and […]

  6. HM Revenue & Customs 2023-24

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    In 2023-24, HMRC spent £7.2 billion to collect tax revenue. This report summarises key relevant information and insights.

  7. Department for Energy Security & Net Zero 2023-24

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    The Department for Energy Security & Net Zero (DESNZ) spent more than £6.5 billion in 2023-24 in support of its aims to secure long-term energy supply, bring down bills and halve inflation. This report provides an introduction to DESNZ and the NAO’s examination of its spending and performance. It summarises the key information and insights […]

  9. The impact of fraud and error on public funds 2023-24

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    Fraud and error cost the taxpayer billions of pounds each year – but most of the potential loss goes undetected. Based on the Public Sector Fraud Authority’s (PSFA) methodology, we estimate that fraud and error cost the taxpayer £55 billion to £81 billion in 2023-24. Only a fraction of this is detected and known about […]

  10. Regulation 2023-24

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    This overview provides an introduction to regulation, and the NAO’s examination of regulatory performance and spending across government.

  11. Department for Transport 2023-24

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    The Department for Transport (DfT) spends around £40 billion each year to support the transport network that helps get people and goods travelling around the UK. DfT also plans and invests in transport infrastructure. This report summarises the key information and insights gained from our examinations of DfT and related bodies in England, and of DfT’s […]

  13. HM Treasury 2023-24

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    HM Treasury is the government’s economic and finance ministry. Its work reaches everyone in the UK and includes public spending and financing, setting the strategy for sustainable economic growth, and strategic oversight of the UK tax system. It plays an important role on the international stage through elements of trade and customs policy, and international […]

  14. Home Office 2023-24

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    This overview provides an introduction to the Home Office and our examination of its spending and performance for 2023-24.

  15. Department for Education 2023-24

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    This report summarises the key information and insights that can be gained from our examinations of the Department for Education for 2023-24.

  17. Department for Work & Pensions 2023-24

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    The Department for Work & Pensions (DWP) is responsible for the delivery of welfare, pensions and child maintenance policy. It aims to improve people’s day-to-day lives and help them build financial resilience and a more secure and prosperous future. DWP spent nearly £276 billion in 2023-24 to deliver welfare, pensions and child maintenance policy. This […]

  18. Ministry of Defence 2023-24

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    This report has been produced to provide an introduction to MoD and the NAO’s examination of its spending and performance.

  19. Department for Business and Trade 2022-23

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    This guide has been produced to support the Business and Trade Committee in its examination of DBT’s remit, plans and budget.

  20. Department for Energy Security & Net Zero 2022-23

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    This guide was produced to support the Energy Security and Net Zero Committee in its examination of the DESNZ’s remit, plans and budget.