Freedom of Information (FOI) Publication Scheme
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National Audit Office Programme and Areas for
Consideration
Definition
Document proposing the Office's programme of work for the coming
year and suggested areas for consideration in the future. It
is not a definite plan of work, and may differ from the current
work in progress.
Formats available
Current year programme: electronically from
NAO website
This link takes you to our publications page, which is filtered
to show you reports about the work of the NAO, such as our annual
report and corporate plan. The list includes the NAO programme and
areas for consideration for current and future years.
For printed copies please contact the Library on 020 7798 7264
or foi@nao.gsi.gov.uk
Cost
Free
Work in progress
Definition
A summary of current "Value for Money" (VFM) studies in progress
setting out the issues that will be addressed with details of study
Team and expected publication dates.
Please note that certain exemptions may apply. Summaries will be
withheld or edited where sensitive or confidential matters are
discussed.
Formats available
Work in progress: electronically from NAO website
Cost
Free
Quality Assurance Directorate - Financial Audits Quality
Assurance Review Reports (Executive Summaries)
Definition
The Quality Assurance Directorate (QAD) of the Institute of
Chartered Accountants in England and Wales (ICAEW) reviews our
financial audit procedures, the quality of our financial audit
work, and the arrangements we have in place for ensuring that all
staff receive training to allow them to comply with best
professional practice.
Formats available
Executive
summaries: electronically from NAO website
Cost
Free
External quality reviews
Definition
As part of its quality assurance arrangements for VFM work, the
NAO commissions independent external evaluations of the technical
rigour, methodological robustness, quality of argumentation and
presentation of evidence in its VFM reports.
Formats available
Overview of
the external quality review process: electronically from NAO
website
Reviews are available from
2001-2002 onwards. Please specify the report you wish to
see the external quality report for. You can find details of
all our reports in Publications.
Cost
Free
Annual Reports
Definition
Reports on the progress and performance of the NAO including our
annual published accounts.
Formats available
Annual reports for last two years: available in PDF format from
NAO website
This link takes you to our publications page, which is filtered
to show reports about the work of the NAO. The list includes our
annual report.
For copies from earlier years, please contact the Library
on 020 7798 7264 or foi@nao.gsi.gov.uk
Cost
Free
National Audit Office Strategy
Definition
Sets out the main features of the NAO's strategy for the
next three years.
Formats available
Current National Audit Office
Strategy: available electronically from NAO website
For printed copies please contact the Library on 020 7798 7264
or foi@nao.gsi.gov.uk
Cost
Free
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