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Our work by sector

The NAO 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 covers a wide range of issues and all aspects of government.

These pages bring together our work by sector. They include:

Business and industry	Health and social care
Central Finance and Treasury	Housing, property and construction
Children and Families	International affairs
Communicating with the public	Private finance
Communities, regions and regeneration	Public order, justice and rights
Cross-government and public administration	Regulation and regulators
Culture, Media and Leisure	Science, technology and innovation
Defence	Tax and duties
Education and skills	Third Sector
Employment, jobs and careers	Transport and infrastructure
Environment, sustainability and rural affairs	Welfare and benefits

For more information on our work in these areas, please select a sector.