Government building maintenance backlog is at least £49 billion, spending watchdog says
Published on:The public spending watchdog has estimated that the government’s maintenance backlog is at least £49 billion.
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Public services can benefit from government improving how it works with technology suppliers
Published on:Government can save significant sums of time and money by improving how it engages with technology suppliers.
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DCMS makes progress in recovering COVID-era sports and culture loans, but long-term plan needed
Published on:Government has made progress in recovering COVID-era sports and culture loans, but it needs a long-term plan to manage repayments at scale.
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Spending watchdog finds chargepoint rollout on track, but several hurdles remain
Published on:Public electric vehicle chargepoint installations are on track, but government needs to make sure they are located in the right places.
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Carer’s Allowance overpayment debt reaches £250 million
Published on:The total amount of outstanding Carer’s Allowance overpayment debt rose to £250 million in 2023-24, increasing from £150 million in 2018-19.
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Prison expansion plan was ‘unrealistic and not prioritised’ – NAO
Published on:The government’s 2021 commitment to deliver 20,000 new prison places is not expected to be achieved until 2031, a new NAO report has revealed.
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Dental recovery plan unlikely to deliver target of 1.5m additional treatments
Published on:The dental recovery plan, launched in February 2024, is unlikely deliver an additional 1.5 million treatments by March 2025.
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Spending watchdog disclaims government’s accounts for the first time
Published on:The Whole of Government Accounts consolidates accounts from over 10,000 public bodies, providing an overview of the UK’s public finances.
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Systems for managing conflicts of interest in the civil service not being implemented consistently
Published on:Gaps in how public bodies manage conflicts of interest among staff pose a risk to government’s ability to perform its functions objectively.
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BBC’s main commercial arm meets financial targets to grow business but faces challenges long-term
Published on:This report looks at the financial and non-financial performance of BBC Studios, and if it is on track to meet its strategic objectives.
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Purchase of the Northeye site for asylum accommodation did not meet minimum standards
Published on:Home Office’s quick acquisition of the Northeye site for asylum accommodation led to it cutting corners and paying more than it needed to.
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Energy bills support schemes ‘undoubtedly successful at protecting majority of consumers’
Published on:Energy bills support successfully protected many people and businesses during 2022 and 2023 from rising energy prices.
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Spending watchdog warns system for preventing cardiovascular disease isn’t working effectively
Published on:A review of how NHS Health Checks are provided in England is needed to improve the system for preventing cardiovascular disease.
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Government should publish a target date for ending cladding remediation
Published on:Up to 60% of buildings with dangerous cladding have not yet been identified & remediation for buildings within government’s portfolio is slow.
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‘Cultural shift’ at spending review can make public money work harder
Published on:A new National Audit Office report comprises eight lessons to help ministers and senior officials as they plan the 2025 Spending Review.
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Special Educational Needs system is financially ‘unsustainable’
Published on:The NAO’s report highlights that England’s special educational needs system is not delivering better outcomes for children and young people.
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Sellafield nuclear site not yet achieving value for money
Published on:Sellafield nuclear site is not yet achieving value for money due to concerns over project management, the pace of delivery and staffing.
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Ukrainian troops better prepared for war after training in the UK
Published on:89% of Ukrainian troops trained this year by the British Army under Operation Interflex felt better equipped to survive on the battlefield.
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Code of Audit Practice 2024
Published on:The National Audit Office (NAO) has published the new draft Code of Audit Practice (the Code) 2024.
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Small businesses evading tax leave HMRC billions out of pocket
Published on:The UK is losing billions of pounds a year due to tax evasion by small businesses, which can easily exploit weaknesses in government systems.