The role of regulators in a changing world
Published on:Read the key takeaways from our recent webinar or watch the recording to hear from the regulators who joined our panel.
Read the key takeaways from our recent webinar or watch the recording to hear from the regulators who joined our panel.
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 […]
Home Office’s quick acquisition of the Northeye site for asylum accommodation led to it cutting corners and paying more than it needed to.
This overview provides an introduction to regulation, and the NAO’s examination of regulatory performance and spending across government.
Energy bills support successfully protected many people and businesses during 2022 and 2023 from rising energy prices.
A review of how NHS Health Checks are provided in England is needed to improve the system for preventing cardiovascular disease.
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 […]
This report provides an introduction to FCDO and our examination of its spending and performance.
Up to 60% of buildings with dangerous cladding have not yet been identified & remediation for buildings within government’s portfolio is slow.
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 […]
We have drawn on our published work, programme of consultation, and collaboration with officials and stakeholders to provide useful insights.
An upcoming NAO report will consider whether UKRI’s management of its grants and loans is in line with the principles of good funding support.
This overview provides an introduction to the Home Office and our examination of its spending and performance for 2023-24.
The NAO’s report highlights that England’s special educational needs system is not delivering better outcomes for children and young people.
Sellafield nuclear site is not yet achieving value for money due to concerns over project management, the pace of delivery and staffing.
This study will examine if Defra, working with key bodies, is taking effective action to ensure that England is resilient to animal diseases.
This report summarises the key information and insights that can be gained from our examinations of the Department for Education for 2023-24.
This report identifies enablers for success in tackling the challenges government faces in its environment and climate change work.
This report will examine how governance and decision-making worked on a small sample of major projects which the NAO have previously reported on.
This is an overview of the Government’s approach and commitments for environmental improvement, mitigating climate change, and adapting to climate change.