We are the UK’s independent public spending watchdog We support Parliament in holding the government to account and we help improve public services through our high-quality audits. Read more about us Search Search on NAO Search Advanced search Our latest work Update on the New Hospital Programme Published on: 16 Jan 2026 Report Value for money Health and social care Administration of Scottish income tax 2024-25 Published on: 16 Jan 2026 Report Value for money Money and tax Department for Culture, Media & Sport, and the BBC 2024-25 Published on: 15 Jan 2026 Overview Society and culture Environmental regulation Published on: 9 Jan 2026 Report Value for money Regulation Cabinet Office 2024-25 Published on: 8 Jan 2026 Overview Department for Business and Trade 2024-25 Published on: 18 Dec 2025 Overview Departmental overview Business and industry Department for Science, Innovation & Technology 2024-25 Published on: 18 Dec 2025 Overview Departmental overview Science and innovation Investigation into car driving test waiting times Published on: 17 Dec 2025 Report Value for money Driving and road transport Ministry of Defence 2024-25 Published on: 16 Dec 2025 Overview Departmental overview Defence and national security Search all our work Future work Tackling harm from drug use in prisons Winter 2025/26 Work in progress Crime, justice and law Investigation into Access to Work Winter 2025/26 Work in progress Employment Unlocking land for housing Winter 2025/26 Work in progress Housing Search all our work in progress Subscribe for updates Stay up to date with the latest reports and insights from the National Audit Office. Sign up
