About the author

Ruth Kelly

Ruth is our Chief Analyst and leads the Analysis Insights team. She has wide experience of applying economics and other analytical approaches to support policy evaluation, investment decisions and risk management.

Prior to joining the NAO, Ruth held business evaluation and risk management roles for a global resources company, and advised clients on carbon and energy issues for an economic consultancy practice.

NAO publications

  2. Let’s get down to business

    Insight Opinion

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    At the National Audit Office, we come across many business cases when looking at government programmes. A strong business case is vital for effective decision making and for successfully delivering intended outcomes. The foundation of a business case is a clear understanding of what success will look like for a programme – the strategic case. […]

  3. 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 […]