Developing workforce skills for a strong economy
Published on:This report examines whether government has an effective approach to enhancing workforce skills.
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The government’s preparedness for the COVID-19 pandemic: lessons for government on risk management
Published on:The report sets out central government’s risk analysis, planning, and mitigation strategies prior to the arrival of the COVID-19 pandemic
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Programmes to help families facing multiple challenges
Published on:Two government programmes aiming to help families with multiple challenges, such as unemployment and anti-social behaviour, are starting to provide benefits but considerable challenges remain.
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Overview of the UK government’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic
Published on:This report provides a summary of the UK government’s response to COVID-19 to date.
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Supporting better value in public procurement
Published on:The NAO’s good practice guide for managing the commercial lifecycle The government’s response to the COVID-19 global pandemic has drawn renewed, and possibly unprecedented, attention to public procurement and commercial practice in government. Our aim at the NAO is to provide an independent and evidence-based perspective, on how public authorities can achieve better outcomes and value […]
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Investigation into the government’s land disposal strategy and programmes
Published on:This investigation outlines the government’s strategy and objectives for managing land disposals and the progress of several key disposal programmes.
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Firebuy Ltd 2010-11 and 2011-12 financial statements
Published on:Amyas Morse, the Comptroller and Auditor General, has qualified his audit opinion in respect of two years of financial statements for Firebuy Ltd, covering 2010-11 and the short period in 2011-12 up to the closure of the company in July 2011.
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Overview of the UK government’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic
Published on:This report provides a summary of the UK government’s response to COVID-19 to date.
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The New Homes Bonus
Published on:The NAO believes a review of the New Homes Bonus scheme is essential to ensure the Department understands the substantial financial risks to local authorities.
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Financial sustainability of local authorities 2018
Published on:This report reviews developments in the sector and examines whether the Department, along with other departments with responsibility for local services, understands the impact of funding reductions on the financial and service sustainability of local authorities.
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Implementing transparency
Published on:Better access to public information can improve accountability and service delivery. Government needs a firm grasp of whether that potential is being realised.
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Improving local bus services in England outside London
Published on:This study examines the government’s support for bus services and whether enablers to improve bus services are in place.
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The cost of EU Exit preparations
Published on:This report looks at how much government departments spent on their activities preparing for the UK’s exit from the EU.
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Whole of Government Accounts 2016-17
Published on:The Whole of Government Accounts consolidates the accounts of over 7,000 bodies across the public sector, including central and local government and public corporations such as the Bank of England, to produce an accounts-based picture of the UK’s public finances.
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Report of the Comptroller and Auditor General: Whole of Government Accounts 2010-11
Published on:The Whole of Government Accounts (WGA) are an audited set of accounts showing in one place the financial position of the whole public sector. However, the NAO considers that the picture is incomplete.
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Investigation into the governance of Greater Cambridge Greater Peterborough Local Enterprise Partnership
Published on:The National Audit Office has today published the results of its investigation into the governance of the Greater Cambridge Greater Peterborough Local Enterprise Partnership, following concerns raised by Stephen Barclay MP (North East Cambridgeshire).
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The health and social care interface
Published on:This ‘think piece’ draws on our past work highlighting the barriers that prevent health and social care services working together effectively, examples of joint working and the move towards services centred on the needs of the individual, to inform the ongoing debate about the future of health and social care in England.
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Decommissioning: How to decommission public services delivered by civil society organisations and maintain value for money
Published on:This guide provides practical advice on how to plan for and manage the decommissioning of public services delivered by civil society organisations (CSOs) and maintain value for money while doing so.
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Financial viability of the social housing sector: introducing the Affordable Homes Programme
Published on:The Programme launch has been successful, however key risks remain such as the planned delivery of new homes towards the end of the programme period.
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The government’s approach to test and trace in England – interim report
Published on:This interim report provides an overview of test and trace services for addressing COVID-19 in England.