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  1. Accountability in small government bodies

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    Government can release resources and improve accountability by tailoring governance and audit requirements for small public bodies.

  2. Step change needed in government financial management

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    In his annual speech in Parliament, Gareth Davies, head of the NAO, said a renewed government focus on the fundamentals of good financial management is needed to maintain trust and accountability for taxpayers.

  3. Managing conflicts of interest: value for money

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    Gaps in how public bodies manage conflicts of interest among staff pose a risk to government’s ability to perform its functions objectively.

  5. Good practice in annual reporting

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    This interactive guide sets out good practice principles for annual reporting with examples from public sector organisations.

  6. Managing conflicts of interest: good practice

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    Our guide shows how government can help public bodies put in place the right measures to properly manage conflicts of interest – for the benefit of both staff and taxpayers.

  8. Financial management in government: reporting for decision-making

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    This guide is for finance leaders in government departments and other public bodies. It sets out insights and good practice on how information can be reported to make better financial management decisions.

  10. Financial management in government: monitoring and forecasting

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    This guide is for senior finance leaders in government departments and other public bodies. It sets out insights and good practice on monitoring and forecasting for better financial management in government. It is the fourth in a five-part series of guides, which follow the financial management lifecycle. Good financial management is critical in the public […]

  11. Find a local public body’s audit report

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    This map tool map lets you explore where auditors have issued non-standard reports locally in the NHS and local government in England.

  12. Investigation into whistleblowing in the civil service

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    Whistleblowing arrangements in government require further improvement with slow and inconsistent progress being made by departments and other civil service bodies, a new National Audit Office (NAO) report says.

  13. Whistleblowing in the civil service

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    Our guide is for people who deal with whistleblowers, investigate concerns or manage whistleblowing processes in government organisations.

  20. Funding of Coventry City of Culture Trust

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    A factual overview of funding provided to the Coventry City of Culture Trust, which became insolvent in March 2023.