The Government Finance Function’s strategy to 2030
Published on:Better financial management is critical to improving productivity, cutting waste and delivering better value for taxpayers.
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Investigation into the financial sustainability of the British Council
Published on:This NAO report covers how the loan structure provides a viable pathway for FCDO recovering the initial money lent to the British Council.
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Financial sustainability in universities
Winter 2026/27The report will assess how effectively regulation is addressing the risk of unplanned market exit in the Higher Education sector.
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BBC efficiency and transformation programme
Autumn 2026This study will examine the BBC’s efficiency programme and whether it is delivering credible savings while protecting audience value.
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Managing the government’s financial investments
Published on:Fully implementing the government’s control framework can enable more effective management of its financial investments.
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Investigation into the government’s intervention in British Steel’s Scunthorpe site
Published on:This investigation examines the government’s 2025 intervention in British Steel’s Scunthorpe site, led by DBT.
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Northern Powerhouse Rail
Published on:Northern Powerhouse Rail’s success is dependent on better cross-government working and stronger ties to the government’s economic strategy.
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The financial resilience of DCMS-sponsored museums and galleries
Published on:This National Audit Office report reviews how well the 15 DCMS-sponsored museums and galleries and DCMS have manages financial challenges.
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Step change needed in government financial management
Published on:In his annual speech in Parliament, Gareth Davies, head of the NAO, said a renewed government focus on the fundamentals of good financial management is needed to maintain trust and accountability for taxpayers.
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Good practice in annual reporting
Published on:This interactive guide sets out good practice principles for annual reporting with examples from public sector organisations.
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MoD’s management of losses from fraud and other economic crime
Published on:The Ministry of Defence could make significant savings if it better managed its losses from fraud and other forms of economic crime.
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Audit insights: lessons and findings from the NAO’s financial audits in 2024-25
Published on:This NAO report details insights and lessons from 2024-25’s audits across major government departments and other organisations.
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Using consultants in government
Published on:This guide focuses on how to maximise value, common pitfalls to avoid and questions to consider when planning and managing the use of consultants.
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Government’s use of external consultants
Published on:In this report we share lessons to help the government maximise the value it achieves from its use of consultants.
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Financial management in government: reporting for decision-making
Published on:This guide is for finance leaders in government departments and other public bodies. It sets out insights and good practice on how information can be reported to make better financial management decisions.
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Improving government’s productivity through better cost information
Published on:Government departments often lack insight into what drives cost in individual activities that make up an overall end-to-end service.
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Financial management in government series
Published on:This series of good practice guides is aimed at senior finance leaders within central government.
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Financial management of fees and charges
Published on:This report considers how effectively government bodies financially manage fees and charges for certain services.
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Improving local areas through developer funding
Published on:This report assesses whether MHCLG is overseeing an effective system of developer contributions that delivers the intended benefits.
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Private finance for infrastructure
Published on:The aim of this National Audit Office report is to support public bodies as they consider how to finance new public infrastructure.