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  1. The impact of fraud and error on public funds 2023-24

    Overview Topic overview

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    Fraud and error cost the taxpayer billions of pounds each year – but most of the potential loss goes undetected. Based on the Public Sector Fraud Authority’s (PSFA) methodology, we estimate that fraud and error cost the taxpayer £55 billion to £81 billion in 2023-24. Only a fraction of this is detected and known about […]

  2. Regulation 2023-24

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    This overview provides an introduction to regulation, and the NAO’s examination of regulatory performance and spending across government.

  3. Energy bills support: an update

    Report Value for money

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    Energy bills support successfully protected many people and businesses during 2022 and 2023 from rising energy prices.

  4. Progress in preventing cardiovascular disease

    Report Value for money

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    A review of how NHS Health Checks are provided in England is needed to improve the system for preventing cardiovascular disease.

  5. Department for Transport 2023-24

    Overview Departmental overview

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    The Department for Transport (DfT) spends around £40 billion each year to support the transport network that helps get people and goods travelling around the UK. DfT also plans and invests in transport infrastructure. This report summarises the key information and insights gained from our examinations of DfT and related bodies in England, and of DfT’s […]

  6. HM Treasury 2023-24

    Overview Departmental overview

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    HM Treasury is the government’s economic and finance ministry. Its work reaches everyone in the UK and includes public spending and financing, setting the strategy for sustainable economic growth, and strategic oversight of the UK tax system. It plays an important role on the international stage through elements of trade and customs policy, and international […]

  7. Home Office 2023-24

    Overview Departmental overview

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    This overview provides an introduction to the Home Office and our examination of its spending and performance for 2023-24.

  8. Resilience to animal diseases

    Work in progress

    Summer 2025

    This study will examine if Defra, working with key bodies, is taking effective action to ensure that England is resilient to animal diseases.

  9. Department for Education 2023-24

    Overview Departmental overview

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    This report summarises the key information and insights that can be gained from our examinations of the Department for Education for 2023-24.