The NAO is publishing a suite of Departmental Overviews, one for each government department and a selection of cross-government issues, to assist House of Commons Select Committees and Members of Parliament.
In September 2021, the NAO hosted a virtual seminar From COVID-19 to Net Zero: How can regulation respond to change? It was an opportunity to hear from thought leaders in regulatory policy and practice on adapting to change in challenging times. Regulation in the UK has entered a period of considerable change, from EU Exit […]
This report examines how far the Ministry of Defence has embedded environmental sustainability in estate management, procurement, governance and policy-making.
This report sets out the challenges facing the water industry in England and assesses how Defra is tackling them.
This report sets out the landscape of oil and gas decommissioning.
This report examines how HM Treasury and HMRC manage tax measures that have an impact on the environment.
This report evaluates whether government’s approach to managing the risks of flooding and coastal erosion is achieving value for money.
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This report examines how government has set itself up to deliver its long-term environmental goals.
This report examines the performance, implementation, procurement and management of the Green Homes Grant scheme.
This report examines how effectively Ofgem has used electricity network price controls to protect consumers and achieve government’s environmental goals.
This Overview summarises the Department’s responsibilities on how it spends its money and its key developments of work.
This report examines Defra’s approach to developing the Future Farming and Countryside Programme.
This report identifies lessons from the management and performance of the packaging recycling obligation system.
This report examines the Department for Business, Energy & Industrial Strategy’s progress in rolling out smart meters.
This report sets out the facts about the government’s support of shale gas development in England.
This report examines the effectiveness of regulations to ensure that food is safe and is what it says it is.
The C&AG has reported on the dismissal of the Chief Executive of the Met Office. The accounts are not qualified
This National Audit Office briefing gives an overview of government’s approach to improving air quality in the UK. It has been prepared in support of a joint inquiry by the Environmental Audit Committee (EAC), the Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (EFRA) Committee, the Health Committee and the Transport Committee. It examines why air quality matters; the UK’s plan for improving air quality; and risks and success factors for delivery of government’s air quality plans.
16 November 2017
The NAO is publishing a suite of short guides for the new Parliament, one for each government department and a selection of cross-government issues, to assist House of Commons select committees and members of Parliament.