Planning for new homes
Published on:This report assesses how effectively the Department supports the planning regime to provide the right homes in the right places.
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Government spends £377 million in 9 months to keep British Steel’s Scunthorpe site operating
Published on:This investigation examines the government’s 2025 intervention in British
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The London 2012 Olympic Games and Paralympic Games: post-Games review
Published on:The NAO has underlined the success of the 2012 Games and stressed the importance of building on that success to deliver legacy benefits.
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Tree planting and peatland restoration schemes show progress – but step-change needed to ensure success
Published on:Defra scheme leads to substantial increase in tree planting and peatland restoration but is losing momentum
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UK government savings bank must develop improved delivery plan for overdue and over-budget digital revamp
Published on:Our report sets out the delivery of NS&I’s digital transformation programme, including how NS&I has addressed the issues and risks.
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The apprenticeships programme
Published on:This report assesses whether the apprenticeships programme is providing value for money.
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Home Office: Investigation into the Disclosure and Barring Service
Published on:The progress made by a programme to modernise the Disclosure and Barring Service.
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Cabinet office must improve customer experience in civil service pension scheme
Published on:Cabinet Office’s contract with MyCSP has not always effectively addressed when performance has fallen below agreed customer service levels.
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MoD oversight of Reserve Forces’ and Cadets’ Associations still needs strengthening
Published on:Financial, legal and governance risks remain which the MoD must mitigate to support the increasingly important role of the reserve forces in national defence.
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Investigation into the East West Rail project (Oxford – Cambridge)
Published on:Government needs to ensure its growth plans for Cambridge are aligned with its £6-7bn investment in a new regional railway (East West Rail, Oxford to Cambridge), so it can maximise the economic benefits of the line, a new report by the National Audit Office says.
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Environmental regulation reform requires strategic approach
Published on:Defra and the environmental regulators reform programme faces several challenges and success will depend on a joined-up, strategic approach.
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Step change needed in government financial management, NAO head to say in annual speech
Published on:Gareth Davies, head of the NAO, will deliver his annual speech in Parliament to MPs and civil servants on 10 February 2026.
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The Sheffield to Rotherham tram-train project: investigation into the modification of the national rail network
Published on:In May 2012, the Department of Transport expected the tram-train scheme to be completed by Dec 2015. It is now expected to be completed in May 2018.
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Digital skills shortage contributed to delays in flagship pensions dashboards programme
Published on:Capacity and capability issues, including a lack of digital skills, have contributed to delays to government’s Pensions Dashboards Programme.
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Transforming Rehabilitation: Progress review
Published on:This report builds on our previous work and takes stock of the Ministry of Justice’s Transforming Rehabilitation reforms
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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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Investigation into the Department for Transport’s decision to cancel three rail electrification projects
Published on:This investigation sets out the decision-making process, leading to the July 2017 announcement of the cancellation of three rail electrification projects: the Midland Main Line north of Kettering (to Nottingham and Sheffield); the Great Western Main Line between Cardiff and Swansea; and the Lakes Line between Oxenholme and Windermere.
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Improving the delivery of animal health and welfare services through the Business Reform Programme
Published on:Defra should continue to fund the Agency to complete this programme to improve the management of animal disease and secure the full benefits of the new ICT.
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Her Majesty’s Revenue & Customs Annual Report and Accounts 2016-17
Published on:Amyas Morse, the Comptroller and Auditor General, has today issued a report on the 2016-17 accounts of HM Revenue & Customs.
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Processing delays and backlogs in Access to Work affect job security and employer finances
Published on:The NAO has investigated DWP’s operation of the Access to Work scheme to help inform public debate on its future.