Many government departments and organisations are implementing employee exit schemes to reduce staff numbers and cut running costs. This is aimed at improving efficiency and delivering better value for taxpayers. To aid government departments and organisations, the NAO has created guidance to assess how exits and redundancies in government are being conducted, which includes expectations […]
This report shows how better cost information can help improve government productivity and key service delivery.
Residential care costs for looked-after children have almost doubled in five years driven by rising demand and limited placements.
The MoD’s current controls for how it manages two major military programmes on behalf of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia are clear.
The MoD cannot determine exactly how much it has spent on resettling people in the UK through the Afghanistan Response Route scheme.
The Whole of Government Accounts (WGA) 2023-24 has been disclaimed by the Comptroller and Auditor General for the second successive year.
This report examines the performance of the Ministry of Defence in delivering the F-35 programme compared to its aims.
Data analytics are a vital tool to tackle fraud and error, but savings so far have been modest compared to the amount potentially achievable.
The College of Policing’s 2023-24 accounts have been disclaimed after they failed to properly manage a transition to new accounting systems
This report reviews the UK Emissions Trading Scheme and its progress to date, as well as reviewing future risks and potential difficulties.
A new NAO report examines if the Department for Transport has delivered value for money from its support to local bus services outside of London.
Government can release resources and improve accountability by tailoring governance and audit requirements for small public bodies.
This report considers how effectively government bodies financially manage fees and charges for certain services.
The National Audit Office outlines the critical importance of smarter operational delivery to improve the way public services are delivered.
Cabinet Office’s contract with MyCSP has not always effectively addressed when performance has fallen below agreed customer service levels.
Weaknesses in the MHCLG developer contributions system are undermining councils’ ability to negotiate with developers, says the NAO.
Key public bodies are insufficiently prepared for a major animal disease outbreak and would likely struggle to cope with one.
FCDO has made improvements in managing its overseas estate, but it still faces significant challenges, according to a new NAO report.
The NAO’s latest report reviews the government’s approach to improving family court services for children in England and Wales.
A new report by the NAO examines the extent to which HMRC is well placed to support wealthy individuals to pay the right tax.