Gaps in how public bodies manage conflicts of interest among staff pose a risk to government’s ability to perform its functions objectively.
This report looks at the financial and non-financial performance of BBC Studios, and if it is on track to meet its strategic objectives.
Home Office’s quick acquisition of the Northeye site for asylum accommodation led to it cutting corners and paying more than it needed to.
Energy bills support successfully protected many people and businesses during 2022 and 2023 from rising energy prices.
A review of how NHS Health Checks are provided in England is needed to improve the system for preventing cardiovascular disease.
Up to 60% of buildings with dangerous cladding have not yet been identified & remediation for buildings within government’s portfolio is slow.
A new National Audit Office report comprises eight lessons to help ministers and senior officials as they plan the 2025 Spending Review.
The NAO’s report highlights that England’s special educational needs system is not delivering better outcomes for children and young people.
Sellafield nuclear site is not yet achieving value for money due to concerns over project management, the pace of delivery and staffing.
89% of Ukrainian troops trained this year by the British Army under Operation Interflex felt better equipped to survive on the battlefield.
The National Audit Office (NAO) has published the new draft Code of Audit Practice (the Code) 2024.
The UK is losing billions of pounds a year due to tax evasion by small businesses, which can easily exploit weaknesses in government systems.
A programme to update Buckingham Palace costing £369 million has been well-managed to date and demonstrates good practice in numerous areas.
The Crown Court backlog is the highest on record and the Ministry of Justice’s (MoJ) ambition to reduce the caseload to 53,000 by March 2025 is no longer achievable.
Government has repeatedly changed its plans for introducing full import controls following the UK’s exit from the European Union (EU).
There are risks to the long-term effectiveness of a new policy to make sure developers protect or improve biodiversity
Customers cumulatively spent 798 years on hold waiting to speak with HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) in 2022-23.
Capacity and capability issues, including a lack of digital skills, have contributed to delays to government’s Pensions Dashboards Programme.
Government set an ambitious timetable to expand free childcare; consequently, it’s facing uncertainty on feasibility, costs, and benefits.
The Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office has made substantial progress with the merger that created it, although some issues remain.