Use of data analytics to make fraud and error savings
Summer 2025This upcoming National Audit Office report will consider how government bodies use preventative and detective data analytics to fight fraud.
Search results for 'Fraud and error'
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Estimating and reporting fraud and error in annual reports and accounts
Published on:We estimate that fraud and error cost the taxpayer between £55 billion to £81 billion in 2023-24. Only a fraction of this is detected and known about. To tackle this, public bodies need to know how much fraud and error they face and where it is. Our good practice guide on estimating and reporting fraud […]
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The impact of fraud and error on public funds 2023-24
Published on:We estimate that fraud & error cost the taxpayer £55-81 billion in 2023-24. This report introduces impact of fraud & error on public funds.
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How the NAO provides assurance on good governance and propriety 2023-24
Published on: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 […]
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Department for Work and Pensions Accounts 2023-24
Published on:Gareth Davies, head of the National Audit Office, has reported on the 2023-24 accounts of the Department for Work and Pensions.
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Tackling fraud and protecting propriety in government spending during an emergency
Published on:We set out seven high level lessons with recommendations on what the government can do now so that it will better prevent fraud and maintain standards during an emergency.
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Tackling tax evasion in high street and online retail
Published on:The UK is losing billions of pounds a year due to tax evasion by small businesses, which can easily exploit weaknesses in government systems.
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Department for Work and Pensions Accounts 2022-23
Published on:Gareth Davies, the head of the NAO, has reported on the DWP’s 2022-23 accounts and has qualified his audit opinion.
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Investigation into student finance for study at franchised higher education providers
Published on:Governance and oversight of franchised higher education provision needs to be strengthened following instances of fraud and abuse in the sector.
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Progress combatting fraud
Published on:This study assesses the effectiveness of the government’s activity to combat fraud
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Tackling fraud and corruption against government
Published on:Most public bodies do not know how much fraud they face and cannot demonstrate that they have the correct level of counter fraud resources.
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Managing tax compliance following the pandemic
Published on:This report examines the extent to which HMRC is well-placed to manage its compliance work following the pandemic, including future risks and challenges.
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A small leak will sink a great ship: the need to counter fraud and error in government
Published on:My outdoor tap leaks. Not very much, just a small drip. And though I put a bucket underneath to catch the drips, I’ll admit that sometimes the bucket overflows before I can use the water in my garden. I know I should find out if it’s just a dodgy washer or I need a replacement […]
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Good practice guidance: Fraud and Error
Published on:This guide uses the NAO’s insights to show what can be done to counter the risk of fraud and error.
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Making public money work harder
Published on:We have used our insights to highlight the biggest opportunities for spending public money more efficiently and effectively.
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Serious Fraud Office annual report and accounts 2020-21
Published on:The C&AG has reported on the 2020-21 accounts of the Serious Fraud Office.
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Whole of Government Accounts 2019-20
Published on:The NAO has reported on the Whole of Government Accounts 2019-20.
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Delivery of employment support schemes in response to the COVID-19 pandemic
Published on:This report examines government’s implementation of COVID-19 employment support schemes.
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Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy Accounts 2020-21
Published on:The C&AG has reported on the 2020-21 accounts of the Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy.
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Department for Work and Pensions Accounts 2020-21
Published on:The C&AG of the NAO, Gareth Davies, has qualified his opinion on the regularity of DWP’s 2020-21 financial statements.