More recent version available We published an updated version of this framework in April 2021 Background Major programmes are expensive, high profile and carry great uncertainties and risks. It is not surprising that many fall short of their objectives, in terms of cost and/or outcomes. The NAO has completed about 140 reports on major projects […]
This report provides a summary of the UK government’s response to COVID-19 to date.
This investigation outlines the government’s strategy and objectives for managing land disposals and the progress of several key disposal programmes.
This report examines whether DfT and HS2 Ltd have protected value for money so far in their stewardship of HS2.
Using ten case studies from our work over the last 18 months, this overview identifies the main things that government departments need to look out for as they develop commercial relationships with their suppliers.
This report examines the causes of the cost increases and delays to the Crossrail programme.
We investigated the performance of the MoD’s military flying training system
This investigation examines the extent to which departments have used consultants in
their work to prepare for exiting the EU.
Carillion going into liquidation left two new hospitals unfinished. The projects will now be completed with public finance.
This investigation builds on our previous work on NHS Property Services Limited and examines the progress the Service has made.
Now that all Lloyds shares have been sold we reviewed how the government prepared for and carried out the sales from March 2014 onwards.
We record government’s progress in ensuring health and social care supplies should the UK leave the EU without a deal.
Our investigation focuses on the delivery, performance, oversight and progress implementing change on four health screening programmes.
This report assesses how well pupils with special educational needs and disabilities are being supported.
This report examines the progress made in delivering the Emergency Services Network and the
implications of the 2018 reset.
This report examines the Ministry of Defence’s management of its large and complex infrastructure projects at nuclear-regulated sites.
This report examines whether the BBC has managed E20 in a way that is likely to achieve value for money.
This report reviews developments in the sector and examines whether the Department, along with other departments with responsibility for local services, understands the impact of funding reductions on the financial and service sustainability of local authorities.
This memorandum supports the Committee of Public Accounts’ inquiry into the award of the contracts by the Department for Transport.
Additional funding, aimed to help the NHS get on a financially sustainable footing, has instead been spent on coping with existing pressures.