Substantial progress made with FCDO merger but more to do to achieve full benefits
Published on:The Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office has made substantial progress with the merger that created it, although some issues remain.
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EUROSAI statement on Ukraine
Published on:On 3 March 2022 the governing body of the European Organisation of Supreme Audit Institutions (EUROSAI) adopted a statement condemning the aggression against the peoples of Ukraine and pledging full support to the Accounting Chamber of Ukraine. The National Audit Office fully supports the statement. As called for by the EUROSAI governing board, we will […]
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Whole of Government Accounts 2016-2017
Published on:The Whole of Government Accounts (WGA) are the consolidated financial statements for the whole of the UK public sector, showing what the UK Government spends and receives, and what it owns and owes.
This is an interactive visualisation of the financial information contained within the Whole of Government accounts published over the last five years
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The work of the Department for International Development in 2009-10 and its priorities for reform
Published on:This briefing was prepared for the Members of the International Development Committee to support the Committee’s inquiry into the work of the Department for International Development in 2009-10.
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Smarter approach to tackling fraud and economic crime could save MoD millions
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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Improving government’s planning and spending framework
Published on:This report reviews government’s progress in improving the planning and spending framework since we last reported in July 2016.
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Briefing on EU-UK finances
Published on:This briefing has been prepared to provide Parliament with information about the financial relationship between the UK and the European Union (EU). It is intended to assist scrutiny of the government’s strategy for leaving the EU.
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Consolidated Statement on the Use of EU Funds in the UK for the year ended 31 March 2009
Published on:Amyas Morse, Comptroller and Auditor General, has qualified his audit opinion on the 2008-09 Consolidated Statement on the use of EU Funds in the UK.
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Weak controls and oversight blamed for faulty home installations under energy efficiency scheme
Published on:A new NAO report sets out the reasons for failures in the government’s energy efficiency scheme for homes.
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The government is not sufficiently prepared for the increasing risk from animal disease
Published on:Key public bodies are insufficiently prepared for a major animal disease outbreak and would likely struggle to cope with one.
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Managing the impact of changes in the value of the euro on EU funds
Published on:More could be done to manage the risk of a reduction in the value of EU funds to the UK in the event of a depreciation in the euro.
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Review of the data systems for Public Service Agreement 30
Published on:Comprehensive Spending Review 2007 covering the period 2008-2011
Review of the data systems for Public Service Agreement 30 led by the Foreign and Commonwealth Office: ‘To reduce the impact of conflict through enhanced UK and international efforts’
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Incentives for future decarbonisation from flagship scheme uncertain
Published on:This report reviews the UK Emissions Trading Scheme and its progress to date, as well as reviewing future risks and potential difficulties.
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DFID: Bilateral Support to Primary Education
Published on:DFID has successfully supported developing countries in progress against goals of universal enrolment in primary education and improved educational prospects for girls. However, more emphasis on quality and cost-effectiveness is important.
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Review of the data systems for Public Service Agreement 29
Published on:Comprehensive Spending Review 2007 covering the period 2008-2011
Review of the data systems for Public Service Agreement 29 led by the Department for International Development: ‘Reducing poverty in poorer countries though quicker progress towards the Millennium Development Goals’
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DBT’s approach to supporting UK industry needs boost to unlock full potential of Industrial Strategy
Published on:DBT must improve how it supports UK industries to help government maximise the impact of the Industrial Strategy and grow the economy.
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Short guide to the NAO’s work on the Foreign and Commonwealth Office
Published on:This short guide is one of 17 we have produced covering our work on each major government department. It summarises our work on the Foreign and Commonwealth Office during the last Parliament.
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Well-managed risk taking key to boosting pioneering research and innovation
Published on:UKRI should strengthen its approach to taking bolder decisions and address data challenges to maximise value for money for the taxpayer.
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Adapting the Foreign and Commonwealth Office’s global estate to the modern world
Published on:The Foreign and Commonwealth Office lacks a clear strategy and comprehensive data to manage its overseas estate effectively, according to a report published today by the National Audit Office. The FCO is taking positive steps to adapt its properties to new global challenges but has not achieved value for money in the management of its […]
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Online Fraud
Published on:Online fraud is now the most commonly experienced crime in England and Wales, but has been overlooked by government, law enforcement and industry.