DFID: Transferring Cash & Assets to the poor
Published on:DFID is successfully reaching particularly poor people with transfers, but needs to focus more on how cost-effectively they are delivered.
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A Guide to the NAO’s International Work
Published on:This guide explains the audit and support work carried out by the NAO in the international environment.
Aimed at: staff in government departments spending UK funds overseas; Audit Offices and parliamentary oversight bodies in developing countries.
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Departmental Overview: A summary of the NAO’s work on the Department for International Development 2010-2011
Published on:This Departmental Overview is one of 17 we have produced covering our work on each major government department. It summarises our work on the Department for International Development during 2010-2011.
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How data analytics can help with audits
Published on:Data analytics has become an integral part of the audit process. And where a few years ago it was an area where we were exploring and creating tactical solutions to problems, today the NAO, like many organisations, has developed a strong capability and is making significant progress towards the widespread adoption of data analytics across […]
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Stronger support for innovation in transport sector can unlock economic, environmental and consumer benefits
Published on:DfT has strengthened how it supports use of new science and technology, but must establish a clearer risk appetite and provide better support.
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NAO assesses progress of Parliament Restoration and Renewal Programme
Published on:The NAO has examined the proposals for restoring the Palace of Westminster and has assessed them against established practice.
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DfT makes progress but must get reset of HS2 right this time following past failures
Published on:The Department for Transport and HS2 Ltd are making progress in their reset of the High Speed Two (HS2) railway line.
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Environmental metrics: government’s approach to monitoring the state of the natural environment
Published on:Our study evaluates how far the government has an effective system for measuring progress towards its environmental objectives.
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NAO Diversity and Inclusion Annual Report 2022-23
Published on:An assessment of our current position and details of the targets we have set to be a diverse and inclusive organisation at all levels.
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Clear controls in place to manage UK-Saudi military contracts
Published on:The MoD’s current controls for how it manages two major military programmes on behalf of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia are clear.
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FCDO responds strongly to sudden-onset humanitarian crises despite a challenging global picture
Published on:This report examines FCDO’s response to sudden onset humanitarian crises and whether it is cost effective, as well as future delivery risks.
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Spending reduction in the Foreign and Commonwealth Office
Published on:The FCO did well in 2009-10 in quickly bringing its expenditure down to within its budget. However, measurement and evaluation were limited. The FCO’s approach to cost reduction must now be fully strategic and sustainable. It will be vital to avoid damaging value for money through over-simplistic cuts.
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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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NAO work on DFID’s oversight of CDC and a summary of CDC’s investment approach
Published on:This briefing has been prepared for the International Development Committee to support its inquiry into the Future of CDC.
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Managing the Bank of England’s Central Services
Published on:This report examines whether the Bank of England has a sufficiently ambitious strategy for developing efficient and cost-effective Central Services.
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Supporting investment into the UK
Published on:This report examines the Department for International Trade’s strategy for supporting investment into the UK.
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Investigation: clinical correspondence handling at NHS Shared Business Services
Published on:The NAO has investigated how NHS Shared Business Services handled its backlog of unprocessed clinical correspondence.
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BBC’s main commercial arm meets financial targets to grow business but faces challenges long-term
Published on:This report looks at the financial and non-financial performance of BBC Studios, and if it is on track to meet its strategic objectives.
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Investigation into oversight of the Student Loans Company’s governance, and management of its former chief executive
Published on:This investigation describes the events surrounding the appointment and dismissal of the Student Loans Company’s former chief executive officer. It sets outs the Department for Education’s role in oversight of the Company and how it responded to the concerns raised by two Company staff.
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Managing the BBC’s pay-bill
Published on:This report is a broad review of the BBC’s approach to pay.