This guide is for senior finance leaders in government departments and other public bodies. It sets out insights and good practice on monitoring and forecasting for better financial management in government. It is the fourth in a five-part series of guides, which follow the financial management lifecycle. Good financial management is critical in the public […]
This report covers HMRC’s calculation of the 2022-23 income tax revenue for Scotland (the outturn) and the provisional estimate for 2023-24.
Government can save significant sums of time and money by improving how it engages with technology suppliers.
An upcoming NAO report will examine the Probation Service, which aims to protect the public through the effective rehabilitation of offenders.
This upcoming NAO study will examine whether the MoD is delivering its F-35 capability aims in a way which maximises value for money.
This report summarises the key information and insights from our examinations of Defra and related bodies in the sector in England.
Government has made progress in recovering COVID-era sports and culture loans, but it needs a long-term plan to manage repayments at scale.
The C&AG has released his report on the Department of Health and Social Care accounts for 2023-24.
The Ministry of Justice (MoJ) spent over £15 billion in 2023-24 to oversee elements of the justice system. MoJ administers courts and tribunals in partnership with the independent judiciary, prisons, probation services and a range of services to help children, vulnerable people, victims of crime and those seeking access to justice. This report has been […]
We will look at how HMRC identifies and tackles the tax risks associated with wealthy taxpayers and how it supports them to pay the right tax.
The C&AG has released his annual report on the Driver & Vehicle Licensing Agency’s collection of Vehicle Excise Duty.
Public electric vehicle chargepoint installations are on track, but government needs to make sure they are located in the right places.
In 2023-24, the Ministry of Housing, Communities & Local Government (MHCLG) spent almost £41 billion on housing, neighbourhoods, local government and building safety. This Overview has been produced to provide an introduction to MHCLG and our examination of the department’s spending and performance. It is intended to support the Housing, Communities and Local Government Committee […]
Our report sets out the latest data on Carer’s Allowance to improve transparency and inform public debate.
This guide is for senior finance leaders in government departments and other public bodies. It sets out insights and good practice on how to allocate resources for better financial management in government. It is the third in a five-part series of guides, which follow the financial management lifecycle. For public services to be efficient and […]
This upcoming National Audit Office report will set out the government’s implementation of T Levels since the launch in September 2022.
This report provides an overview of how the NAO’s work provides assurance on good governance and propriety. It also provides references to guidance from HM Treasury and others about what is expected of government. Good governance is central to the effective operation of government. Government lists the following as characteristics of good governance that departments […]
This report examines HM Prison and Probation Service and the Ministry of Justice progress in expanding and maintaining the prison estate.
This upcoming National Audio Office investigation will examine what progress the government has made in addressing antimicrobial resistance.
This report has been produced to provide an introduction to the Department for Culture, Media & Sport (DCMS) and the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC), and our examination of their spending and performance. It is intended to support the Committee of Culture, Media and Sport and Members across the House in their examinations of DCMS and […]