Investigation into the financial sustainability of the British Council
Summer 2026This report will investigate the financial position of the British Council, and the progress of the outstanding loan from FCDO.
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Financial management in government series
Published on:This series of good practice guides is aimed at senior finance leaders within central government.
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Audit insights: lessons and findings from the NAO’s financial audits in 2024-25
Published on:This NAO report details insights and lessons from 2024-25’s audits across major government departments and other organisations.
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Government’s use of external consultants
Published on:In this report we share lessons to help the government maximise the value it achieves from its use of consultants.
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Private finance for infrastructure
Published on:The aim of this National Audit Office report is to support public bodies as they consider how to finance new public infrastructure.
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Financial management of fees and charges
Published on:This report considers how effectively government bodies financially manage fees and charges for certain services.
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Step change needed in government financial management
Published on: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.
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Investigation into government’s intervention in British Steel’s Scunthorpe site
Spring 2026This upcoming National Audit Office (NAO) investigation will examine the government’s 2025 intervention in British Steel’s Scunthorpe site.
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Using consultants in government
Published on:This guide focuses on how to maximise value, common pitfalls to avoid and questions to consider when planning and managing the use of consultants.
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Contract management: Managing the commercial lifecycle
Published on:This good practice guidance reflects upon findings and recommendations drawn from 200 reports concerning 300 commercial arrangements that have been published over the past 20 years.
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Estimating and reporting fraud and error in annual reports and accounts
Published on:We estimate that fraud and error cost the taxpayer between £55 billion to £81 billion in 2023-24. Only a fraction of this is detected and known about. To tackle this, public bodies need to know how much fraud and error they face and where it is. Our good practice guide on estimating and reporting fraud […]
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Improving government’s productivity through better cost information
Published on:Government departments often lack insight into what drives cost in individual activities that make up an overall end-to-end service.
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Good practice in annual reporting
Published on:This interactive guide sets out good practice principles for annual reporting with examples from public sector organisations.
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Improving local areas through developer funding
Published on:This report assesses whether MHCLG is overseeing an effective system of developer contributions that delivers the intended benefits.
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MoD’s management of losses from fraud and other economic crime
Published on:The Ministry of Defence could make significant savings if it better managed its losses from fraud and other forms of economic crime.
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Financial management in government: reporting for decision-making
Published on: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.
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Innovation key to unlocking gains in productivity and resilience
Published on:In his annual speech in Parliament, Gareth Davies, head of the NAO, championed effective innovation as a way to tackle the ongoing challenge of rising demand for stretched public services.
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Efficiency in government procurement of common goods and services
Published on:Public sector bodies could avoid £500 million in costs over five years if they improve how they procure common goods and services.
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Financial resilience of DCMS-sponsored museums and galleries
Spring 2026This report will examine whether DCMS’s sponsored museums and galleries have adequate arrangements in place to ensure financial resilience.
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Financial management in government: allocating resources
Published on:This guide is for senior finance leaders in government departments and other public bodies. It sets out insights and good practice on how to allocate resources for better financial management in government. It is the third in a five-part series of guides, which follow the financial management lifecycle. For public services to be efficient and […]