Since we first published our Framework to review programmes in 2017 there has been no let-up in NAO reports on major projects and programmes, most recently on Crossrail, the Emergency Services Network and the Stonehenge by-pass road. From the need to manage the risks of untried approaches to signs warning of unrealistic cost estimates, this […]
The NAO Annual Report and Accounts 2018-19 provides details about the NAO’s work and our performance.
The Whole of Government Accounts consolidates the public sector’s accounts to produce a picture of the UK’s public finances.
This investigation outlines the government’s strategy and objectives for managing land disposals and the progress of several key disposal programmes.
We investigated the Ministry of Defence’s progress with submarine disposal and in implementing the projects needed to make this work.
We investigated the Ministry of Defence’s progress with submarine disposal and in implementing the projects needed to make this work.
This report examines how effectively the Cabinet Office coordinates the 2016–2021 National Cyber Security Programme.
This report assesses the Ministry of Defence’s approach to reducing and reforming its civilian workforce.
This report assesses the Ministry of Defence’s approach to reducing and reforming its civilian workforce.
We have reviewed the Army’s implementation of the Recruiting Partnering Project and its management of the contract with Capita.
We have reviewed the Army’s implementation of the Recruiting Partnering Project and its management of the contract with Capita.
This report considers: the Motability scheme’s customer offer and performance; Motability Operations’ financial model; and the scheme’s governance arrangements.
This report reviews government’s progress in improving the planning and spending framework since we last reported in July 2016.
This report assesses the robustness of the Ministry of Defence’s financial data and assumptions for its Equipment Plan 2018-2028.
This report assesses the robustness of the Ministry of Defence’s financial data and assumptions for its Equipment Plan 2018-2028.
This investigation looks at the centralisation and performance of national security vetting services.
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.
Given the prevalence of government-funded inquiries, the frequency with which the government uses them following high-profile failures, their importance in relation to the public’s trust of authorities, and the public funds spent on them, the NAO has conducted an investigation into the 26 inquiries that have started and concluded since 2005.
This report reviews whether the Ministry of Defence has an effective approach to developing the capability of its regular forces, and how it is adapting to meet the new challenges.
This report reviews whether the Ministry of Defence has an effective approach to developing the capability of its regular forces, and how it is adapting to meet the new challenges.