Insights We identify good practice and lessons learned across government. We share our insights to make it easier for others to understand and apply the lessons from our work. You can also read opinion pieces, financial audit guidance and insights into audit methodology from our experts. Search our insights Search on National Audit Office (NAO) Search Digital transformation in government: a guide for senior leaders and audit and risk committees Published on: 27 Feb 2024 Insight Good practice guides Digital transformation Delivering value from government investment in major projects Published on: 23 Feb 2024 Insight Lessons learned Managing major projects Whistleblowing in the civil service Published on: 21 Feb 2024 Insight Good practice guides People and operations Good practice in annual reporting Published on: 19 Feb 2024 Insight Good practice guides Accountability and oversight Tackling fraud and protecting propriety in government spending during an emergency Published on: 8 Feb 2024 Insight Lessons learned Fraud and error Improving productivity could release tens of billions for government priorities Published on: 16 Jan 2024 Insight Opinion Efficiency and savings Overcoming challenges to managing risks in government Published on: 21 Dec 2023 Insight Good practice guides Risk and resilience Monitoring and responding to companies in distress: good practice Published on: 27 Oct 2023 Insight Good practice guides Business and industry Monitoring and responding to companies in distress: lessons learned Published on: 27 Oct 2023 Insight Lessons learned Business and industry Innovation in regulation: key takeaways from our webinar Published on: 16 Oct 2023 Insight Opinion Regulation Search all insights