The UK border: preparedness for EU exit update
Published on:This memorandum supports the Public Accounts Committee’s examination of the government’s preparedness for ‘no deal’
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Progress update: Timeliness of local auditor reporting on local government in England
Published on:This report examines the progress made in improving the timeliness of auditor reporting on English local public bodies’ financial statements. Delays in completing audited accounts can have significant implications for local accountability and the effective management of public money.
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The Sheffield to Rotherham tram-train project: investigation into the modification of the national rail network
Published on:In May 2012, the Department of Transport expected the tram-train scheme to be completed by Dec 2015. It is now expected to be completed in May 2018.
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NAO briefing on cycling and walking
Published on:Briefing note to support the APPG for Cycling and Walking’s inquiry into DfT’s forthcoming Cycling and Walking Investment Strategy 2.
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The Creation of the UK Infrastructure Bank
Published on:This report looks at the set-up of the UK infrastructure Bank, including HM Treasury’s planning before launch.
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A Short Guide to Network Rail
Published on:The NAO is publishing a suite of short guides relating to each government department and some cross-government issues, to assist House of Commons Select Committees.
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Local government and net zero in England
Published on:This new report responds to a request from the Environmental Audit Committee to examine local government and net zero.
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A Short Guide to the Department for Transport
Published on:The NAO is publishing a suite of short guides, one for each government department, to assist House of Commons Select Committees.
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Progress with the Road Investment Strategy
Published on:The first Road Investment Strategy represents an important step forward towards better long-term planning of the strategic road network. However, the speed with which it was put together created risks to deliverability, affordability and value for money.
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Modernising the Great Western railway
Published on:The cost of modernising the Great Western railway is estimated to be £5.58 billion, an increase of £2.1 billion since 2013, and there are delays to the electrification of the route of at least 18 to 36 months. The Department for Transport and Network Rail have begun to improve the management of the programme but they have more to do to protect value for money in the future.
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Tackling local breaches of air quality
Published on:This report examines government’s progress in tackling local breaches of NO2 limits and its performance on air quality more broadly.
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Mapping the Justice landscape
Published on:This piece explains how the NAO uses spatial analytics to bring audit teams closer to the data and visualise the complex geographic relationships at work behind the scenes in the justice system.
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Innovation key to unlocking gains in productivity and resilience
Published on:In his annual speech in Parliament, Gareth Davies, head of the NAO, championed effective innovation as a way to tackle the ongoing challenge of rising demand for stretched public services.
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The Thameslink, Southern and Great Northern rail franchise
Published on:This examines the causes of poor performance on the Thameslink, Southern and Great Northern network since the franchise began in September 2014, the effects on passenger services, financial outcomes for the operator and the Department, and the Department’s handling of the Thameslink, Southern and Great Northern franchise.
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Update on the Thameslink Programme
Published on:The programme to upgrade to the Thameslink routes through London has a realistic prospect of delivering value for money but there remains risks which the Department for Transport and Network Rail need to manage carefully.
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Jobcentre journey time application
Published on:Background The job centre journey time application presents the results of an experimental jobcentre journey time model. It provides an overview of planned changes (at a specific point in time) to the jobcentre estate in England and allows exploration of the estimated impact that these changes may have on the time it takes for people […]
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Government has increased its climate change ambition, now it must step up to the challenge
Published on:Achieving net zero greenhouse gas emissions will be a colossal challenge for the UK and one that will require all parts of government to work together. The NAO has audited numerous cross-government projects and programmes in the past, ranging from the 2012 Olympics to preparations for EU Exit. This experience has given us a deep […]
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Confirmed impacts: Developing the capability needed to deliver the rail strategy
Published on:This impacts case study shows how our reports pointing to the need for Department for Transport staff to improve their skills in managing complex procurements helped DfT to develop a Commercial Capability Strategy, increase leadership training and create a network for sharing advice.
It is one example of financial or non-financial benefits realised in 2014 as a result of our involvement, all of which are set out in our interactive PDF
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Effective governance and accountability is a mainstay for successful contract management
Published on:Public bodies should demonstrate robust, independent oversight of both their contractual arrangements and overall commercial portfolios
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Confirmed impacts: Helping government to learn from past rail infrastructure programmes
Published on:This impacts case study shows how our identification of lessons from past rail infrastructure programmes regarding aspects such as planning, monitoring and financing, has helped the Department for Transport apply these lessons, including in the HS2 programme.
It is one example of financial or non-financial benefits realised in 2014 as a result of our involvement, all of which are set out in our interactive PDF.