I am pleased to publish the NAO’s annual diversity report for
2009 which utlines progress against our key diversity goals and
demonstrates our continued commitment to equality. We have a good
record of achievement in 2009 and this report provides more detail
on the progress we have made. The ambition we have for our clients
and the delivery of our business must be matched by the ambition we
have for our people who deliver our work, and there is more we need
to do going forward. We need to look at how we can most effectively
recruit, retain and develop talented staff in ways which give an
equal opportunity to people irrespective of background. Of course,
we will also need to comply with the new Equality Act. The
Leadership Team are taking a close interest in the other priorities
and actions set out in this report.
We have high aspirations for our business and these include an
ambitious diversity programme.
Amyas Morse
C&AG
January 2011