Few public services provided on-line allow citizens to carry out transactions with departments electronically such as applying for and getting a driving licence and claiming and receiving benefits, Sir John Bourn, the head of the NAO, reported to Parliament today. Sir John highlighted three risks to successful implementation of electronic services. First, the public may […]
In a report published today, the National Audit Office has found that the Post Office Network Change Programme has largely met its targets and complied with the undertakings given by the Department for Business, Enterprise and Regulatory Reform. However, the implementation of some of the new Outreach services, planned for 500 locations where conventional post […]
The BBC World Service has used savings generated since 2010 to invest in new digital and television services. There is, however, scope to improve the approach to target setting and performance reporting.
The BBC has improved the value for money of its activity, but there is scope to make improvements, particularly on licence fee evasion and the incomplete transition programme.
The Comptroller and Auditor General, Amyas Morse, reports to the House of Commons on the systems in place to collect TV licence fee revenue.
19 July 2017
The Comptroller and Auditor General, Amyas Morse, reports to the House of Commons on the systems in place to collect TV licence fee revenue.
The C&AG, Amyas Morse, reports to the House of Commons on the systems in place to collect TV licence fee revenue.
The C&AG’s report focuses on the BBC’s performance against its objective of collecting licence fee revenue and levels of licence fee evasion.
The C&AG has reported on the BBC’s Licence Fee Trust Statement for 2021-22.
The C&AG has reported on the BBC Television Licence Fee Trust Statement for 2019-20.
This report examines the rationale, implementation and success of BBC Studios.
This report looks at the financial and non-financial performance of BBC Studios, and if it is on track to meet its strategic objectives.
This report examines the BBC’s progress in delivering its savings and reform programme.
The NAO review looked at how the BBC manages its spending on goods and services and whether it is organised and equipped to deliver best value from its procurement. It also examined whether there was scope for the BBC to make further savings from its procurement arrangements.
The Comptroller and Auditor General has qualified his audit opinion on the BBC Group Annual Report and Accounts 2018-19.
The C&AG has issued a clean audit opinion, providing assurance to Parliament on BBC Group’s 2024-25 financial statements.
The Bank of England is overhauling its management of non-financial risks. The Bank is progressing but recognises there is more to be done.
Sir John Bourn, Head of the National Audit Office, told Parliament today that the National Lottery Commission had a sound basis for its decision to award the second licence to run the National Lottery to Camelot. However, he expressed concerns for the future about the extent of competition and the advantages held by the incumbent […]