Employer confidence is critical to construction skills package success, NAO says
Published on:NAO warns that employers continue to be affected by economic conditions that could put the success of the construction skills package at risk.
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Electronic monitoring system is not working as intended, creating public protection risks
Published on:Inefficiencies in the MOJ’s electronic monitoring service is wasting resources and increasing public protection risks.
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MHCLG advances devolution plans with expansion of Strategic Authorities and local funding powers
Published on:The Ministry of Housing, Communities & Local Government (MHCLG) has made good progress in its devolution aims.
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DfT makes progress but must get reset of HS2 right this time following past failures
Published on:The Department for Transport and HS2 Ltd are making progress in their reset of the High Speed Two (HS2) railway line.
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Repurchase of housing for military families puts a stop to further lost value for the taxpayer
Published on:The repurchase of the MoD’s military housing estate in 2024 puts a stop to what would have been billions of pounds of further lost value.
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HMRC must apply lessons from innovative attempts to reduce Child Benefit fraud and error
Published on:HMRC used Home Office travel data to identify people who were not living in the UK and who could be incorrectly claiming Child Benefit.
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Government Finance Function has potential to lead a step change in government finances
Published on:Better financial management is critical to improving productivity, cutting waste and delivering better value for taxpayers.
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Spending watchdog disclaims government’s accounts for the third year in a row
Published on:Local audit situation remains a concern as NAO disclaims government’s accounts again, for the third year in a row
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British Council and FCDO face key decisions over £197 million loan
Published on:The British Council suffered major commercial losses during the COVID-19 pandemic, requiring financial support from the FCDO and HM Treasury.
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NAO assesses progress of Parliament Restoration and Renewal Programme
Published on:The NAO has examined the proposals for restoring the Palace of Westminster and has assessed them against established practice.
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FCDO responds strongly to sudden-onset humanitarian crises despite a challenging global picture
Published on:This report examines FCDO’s response to sudden onset humanitarian crises and whether it is cost effective, as well as future delivery risks.
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Millions unaware of available support with household bills as debt soars, NAO finds
Published on:The report examined how Ofcom, Ofwat and Ofgem support consumers in vulnerable circumstances and whether they can get the help they need from their providers
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Royal Family property arrangements vary according to requirements and provider
Published on:Rent and lease arrangements for members of the Royal Family differ depending on why they require accommodation and which organisation provides the property.
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Department for Education must ensure strong relationships with local frontline providers
Published on:The National Audit Office has set out eight recommendations to help strengthen DfE’s oversight of local bodies in education and social care.
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Government adopts novel finance structure for Sizewell C and will need to monitor risks closely
Published on:The Department for Energy Security and Net Zero’s (DESNZ) delivery model for Sizewell C places more risks on taxpayers and consumers.
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Stronger support for innovation in transport sector can unlock economic, environmental and consumer benefits
Published on:DfT has strengthened how it supports use of new science and technology, but must establish a clearer risk appetite and provide better support.
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Falling pupil numbers in primary schools requires a coordinated response from DfE, local authorities and academy trusts
Published on:Despite primary school pupil numbers falling since 2018/19, DfE has provided the school sector with limited support to manage the risks.
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Government compensation schemes improve claims process – but overall costs remain uncertain
Published on:Government compensation schemes have made progress identifying claimants and paying out but have more to do to compensate all those eligible.
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Shared ownership is a complex part-buy, part-rent model, not always fully understood by those who enter it
Published on:Shared ownership, now the largest remaining government-supported housing scheme, is a complex arrangement and can cause unexpected fees
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Full rollout of control framework can enable more effective management of government’s financial transactions
Published on:Fully implementing the government’s control framework can enable more effective management of its financial investments.