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  1. An analysis of the asylum system

    Work in progress

    Winter 2025/26

    This system analysis is intended to support ongoing Parliamentary scrutiny and further audit work on this complex area of public spending.

  2. Analysis Insights team

    Our Analysis Insights team are experts in using analytical tools and methods to provide audit insights based on evidence.

  3. Childhood obesity data visualisation

    Report Interactive visualisation

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    Last updated – 01 February 2021 About this tool  Childhood obesity is a worsening problem which successive governments have attempted to address.  The childhood obesity data visualisation is an exploratory tool.  It should enable users to identify avenues for local exploration, including potentially similar local areas to explore over time. This interactive data visualisation supports the National Audit Office report on Childhood Obesity which was published in September 2020.  The data we present […]

  4. Early education and childcare entitlements data visualisation

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    Last updated – 29 July 2020 Introduction to the topic Evidence has shown that high-quality early education and childcare can support children’s development and improve their outcomes. The Department for Education funds three entitlements to free early education and childcare in England: By funding the entitlements, the Department for Education aims to support children’s development […]

  5. How data analytics can help with audits

    Insight Opinion

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    Data analytics has become an integral part of the audit process. And where a few years ago it was an area where we were exploring and creating tactical solutions to problems, today the NAO, like many organisations, has developed a strong capability and is making significant progress towards the widespread adoption of data analytics across […]

  6. NAO Interactive Data Visualisation on PFI contract expiry – survey results

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    Last updated – 28 May 2020 Introduction to the topic This online publication provides results of a survey we conducted with public sector authorities (authorities) and which forms part of the evidence base of the NAO’s report on Managing PFI assets and services as contracts end. This report provides information on how public authorities manage […]

  7. 2012-13 review of the data systems for the Department of Energy and Climate Change

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    Review of a sample of the data systems underpinning the input and impact indicators in the Department of Energy and Climate Change’s Business Plan, Common Areas of Spend and wider management information.
    This review was carried out on the 2012-15 Business Plan. Revised Business Plans were issued in June 2013.

  8. 2012-13 review of the data systems for the Department for International Development

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    Review of a sample of the data systems underpinning the input and impact indicators in the Department for International Development’s Business Plan, Common Areas of Spend and wider management information.
    This review was carried out on the 2012-15 Business Plan. Revised Business Plans were issued in June 2013.

  9. 2012-13 review of the data systems for the Department for Transport

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    Review of a sample of the data systems underpinning the input and impact indicators in the Department for Transport’s Business Plan, Common Areas of Spend and wider management information.
    This review was carried out on the 2012-15 Business Plan. Revised Business Plans were issued in June 2013.

  10. 2012-13 review of the data systems for HM Revenue and Customs

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    Review of a sample of the data systems underpinning the input and impact indicators in HM Revenue & Customs’ Business Plan, Common Areas of Spend and wider management information.
    This review was carried out on the 2012-15 Business Plan. Revised Business Plans were issued in June 2013.

  11. 2012-13 review of the data systems for the Home Office

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    Review of a sample of the data systems underpinning the input and impact indicators in the Home Office’s Business Plan, Common Areas of Spend and wider management information.
    This review was carried out on the 2012-15 Business Plan. Revised Business Plans were issued in June 2013.

  12. 2012-13 review of the data systems for the Department of Health

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    Review of a sample of the data systems underpinning the input and impact indicators in the Department of Health’s Business Plan, Common Areas of Spend and wider management information.
    This review was carried out on the 2012-15 Business Plan. Revised Business Plans were issued in June 2013.

  13. 2012-13 review of the data systems for HM Treasury

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    Review of a sample of the data systems underpinning the input and impact indicators in HM Treasury’s Business Plan, Common Areas of Spend and wider management information.
    This review was carried out on the 2012-15 Business Plan. Revised Business Plans were issued in June 2013.

  14. 2012-13 review of the data systems for the Department for Education

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    Review of a sample of the data systems underpinning the input and impact indicators in the Department for Education’s Business Plan, Common Areas of Spend and wider management information.
    This review was carried out on the 2012-15 Business Plan. Revised Business Plans were issued in June 2013.

  15. 2012-13 review of the data systems for the Department for Culture, Media and Sport

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    Review of a sample of the data systems underpinning the input and impact indicators in the Department for Culture, Media and Sport’s Business Plan, Common Areas of Spend and wider management information.
    This review was carried out on the 2012-15 Business Plan. Revised Business Plans were issued in June 2013.