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The National Audit Office audits the accounts of all central government departments and agencies, as well as a wide range of other public bodies, and reports to Parliament on the economy, efficiency and effectiveness with which they have used public money. Our work saves the taxpayer millions of pounds every year.

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Intelligent Monitoring: New guidance to help cut red tape for charitable, voluntary and community organisations

The Government gives £12 billion to charities and other voluntary and community organisations every year. Our Intelligent Monitoring guidance will help focus time and money on key services.

Reducing healthcare associated infections in hospitals in England

Tackling healthcare associated infections in hospitals is a main priority for the National Health Service (NHS). We review progress since our last report in 2004.

Supporting people with autism through adulthood

Government departments and local health and social care organisations don’t have enough information on numbers of adults with autism. The NAO have produced a video illustrating the themes covered in our report and an Easy Read version (PDF - 753Kb).

The Department for Transport: The failure of Metronet 

The failure of Metronet has led to an estimated direct loss to the taxpayer of between £170 million and £410 million. There has also been an impact on passengers.

 

 

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