The Government Finance Function strategy to 2030
Summer 2026This report will examine the GFF’s implementation of its strategy so far, and how well placed it is to deliver on its stated mission.
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The financial resilience of DCMS-sponsored museums and galleries
Published on:This National Audit Office report reviews how well the 15 DCMS-sponsored museums and galleries and DCMS have manages financial challenges.
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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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Investigation into the government’s intervention in British Steel’s Scunthorpe site
Published on:This investigation examines the government’s 2025 intervention in British Steel’s Scunthorpe site, led by DBT.
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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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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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Managing the government’s financial investments
Published on:Fully implementing the government’s control framework can enable more effective management of its financial investments.
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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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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 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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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.