Police recruitment target hit, now to secure the benefits
Published on:We’ve used our Police Uplift Programme report to give context on the Home Office reaching its target of 20,000 new police officers.
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The Police Uplift Programme
Published on:This report examines whether the Home Office is well placed to deliver value for money from the Police Uplift Programme.
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Interactive map of the criminal justice system
Published on:This interactive map displays the network of geographies covered by bodies in the criminal justice system, such as the police, courts and probation services.
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Mapping the Justice landscape
Published on:This piece explains how the NAO uses spatial analytics to bring audit teams closer to the data and visualise the complex geographic relationships at work behind the scenes in the justice system.
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The National Law Enforcement Data Programme
Published on:This report assesses the Home Office’s progress in delivering the National Law Enforcement Data Service programme to replace outdated police ICT systems.
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Progress in preventing cardiovascular disease
Autumn 2024The study will examine how effectively government is identifying, preventing and mitigating the impact of cardiovascular disease on people and the economy.
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Financial sustainability of police forces in England and Wales 2018
Published on:This report examines the Home Office’s progress in managing a clear assurance and oversight system for police forces’ financial sustainability.
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Efficiency in central purchasing
Spring 2024Background HM Treasury’s public spending statistics show spending on public sector procurement was £379 billion in 2021/22 across the UK. This figure includes the procurement of goods and services by one public sector body from another. The Crown Commercial Service (CCS) plays an important role helping central government and other organisations across the public and […]
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Investigation into Police and Firefighters’ Pension Scheme Commutation factors
Published on:This looks at the chain of events which led to the government paying £711m in compensation to 34,000 pensioners who retired from the Police and Firefighters’ Pension Schemes between 2001 and 2006 without receiving their full pension entitlement. Due to the extent of the legal process in the case, some police and firefighters were retired for over 15 years before they received their full pension entitlement from government.
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Tackling fraud and corruption against government
Published on:Most public bodies do not know how much fraud they face and cannot demonstrate that they have the correct level of counter fraud resources.
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Improving resettlement support for prison leavers to reduce reoffending
Published on:The government is not consistently supporting prison leavers in resettling into the community and the quality of services has declined in recent years, a report by the National Audit Office has found.
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The work of the National Audit Office in the police and fire sectors
Published on:This interactive briefing pack summarises the National Audit Office’s work in the police and fire sectors since 2012. It highlights the key messages coming from a selection of our recent reports and should be of interest to Police and Crime Commissioners and their officers, senior police and fire officials and the general public.
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Progress update: Timeliness of local auditor reporting on local government in England
Published on:This report examines the progress made in improving the timeliness of auditor reporting on English local public bodies’ financial statements. Delays in completing audited accounts can have significant implications for local accountability and the effective management of public money.
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Progress with delivering the Emergency Services Network
Published on:This report describes the Home Office’s progress on delivering the Emergency Services Network programme, and sets out the main risks it faces.
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The local government finance system in England: overview and challenges
Published on:This financial overview looks at what local government in England spends, how this spending is funded and the effect of changes in recent years.
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Electronic monitoring – a progress update
Published on:This report sets out the NAO’s assessment of the delivery of the electronic monitoring (‘tagging’) transformation programme.
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Support for vulnerable adolescents
Published on:This study examines whether government understands what is needed to effectively identify and support vulnerable adolescents who are at risk of avoidable adverse outcomes, and who may need costly government interventions if their needs are not addressed.
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Financial sustainability of police forces in England and Wales
Published on:Police forces have successfully reduced costs since 2011, but do not have a clear understanding of the demands placed upon them or of the factors that affect their costs.
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A small leak will sink a great ship: the need to counter fraud and error in government
Published on:My outdoor tap leaks. Not very much, just a small drip. And though I put a bucket underneath to catch the drips, I’ll admit that sometimes the bucket overflows before I can use the water in my garden. I know I should find out if it’s just a dodgy washer or I need a replacement […]
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FOI request and disclosure log 2022
Responses to Freedom of Information (FOI) requests made to the NAO between April and December 2022.