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  1. Managing conflicts of interest: value for money

    Report Value for money

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    Gaps in how public bodies manage conflicts of interest among staff pose a risk to government’s ability to perform its functions objectively.

  2. Managing conflicts of interest: good practice

    Insight Good practice guides

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    Our guide shows how government can help public bodies put in place the right measures to properly manage conflicts of interest – for the benefit of both staff and taxpayers.

  3. Investigation into whistleblowing in the civil service

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    Whistleblowing arrangements in government require further improvement with slow and inconsistent progress being made by departments and other civil service bodies, a new National Audit Office (NAO) report says.

  4. Whistleblowing in the civil service

    Insight Good practice guides

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    Our guide is for people who deal with whistleblowers, investigate concerns or manage whistleblowing processes in government organisations.

  7. Good practice in annual reporting

    Insight Good practice guides

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    This interactive guide sets out good practice principles for annual reporting with examples from public sector organisations.

  12. Funding of Coventry City of Culture Trust

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    A factual overview of funding provided to the Coventry City of Culture Trust, which became insolvent in March 2023.

  13. HM Revenue & Customs 2021-22 Accounts

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    Gareth Davies, the C&AG of the National Audit Office, has reported on the 2021-22 accounts of HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC).

  15. Efficiency savings require learning past lessons

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    Gareth Davies, head of the NAO, outlines lessons from NAO reports into the government’s handling of COVID-19 in a keynote speech at the Houses of Parliament.

  16. Central oversight of arm’s-length bodies

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    This report focuses on the role of the centre of government in supporting government departments’ oversight of arm’s-length bodies.

  17. Financial management in government: insights and good practice

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    Winter 2024/25

    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.

  18. Find a local public body’s audit report

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    This map tool map lets you explore where auditors have issued non-standard reports locally in the NHS and local government in England.

  19. HM Revenue & Customs 2020-21 Accounts

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    Gareth Davies, the Comptroller and Auditor General of the National Audit Office, has reported on the 2020-21 accounts of HM Revenue & Customs.

  20. Good practice guidance: Fraud and Error

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    This guide uses the NAO’s insights to show what can be done to counter the risk of fraud and error.