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  2. Preparing for trade negotiations

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    This briefing sets out government’s plans and progress to date in opening up overseas markets to UK businesses.

  3. 2012-13 review of the data systems for the Department for Work and Pensions

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    Review of a sample of the data systems underpinning the input and impact indicators in the Department for Work and Pensions’ Business Plan, Common Areas of Spend and wider management information.
    This review was carried out on the 2012-15 Business Plan. Revised Business Plans were issued in June 2013.

  4. 2012-13 review of the data systems for the Department for Business, Innovation and Skills

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    Review of a sample of the data systems underpinning the input and impact indicators in the Department for Business, Innovation and Skills’ Business Plan, Common Areas of Spend and wider management information.
    This review was carried out on the 2012-15 Business Plan. Revised Business Plans were issued in June 2013.

  5. 2012-13 review of the data systems for the Cabinet Office

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    Review of a sample of the data systems underpinning the input and impact indicators in the Cabinet Office’s Business Plan, Common Areas of Spend and wider management information.
    This review was carried out on the 2012-15 Business Plan. Revised Business Plans were issued in June 2013.

  7. Confirmed impacts: NAO report influences better regulation of consumer credit

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    In March 2013, the Minister for Consumer Affairs, along with the Economic Secretary to the Treasury, confirmed in a statement in the House of Commons that the government has drawn on our analysis as it develops a new regulatory regime for consumer credit markets.

    This NAO impacts case study represents one example where there has been some beneficial change, whether financial or non-financial, resulting from our involvement.

  8. Monitor: Regulating NHS foundation trusts

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    Monitor has achieved value for money in regulating NHS foundation trusts, and has generally been effective in helping trusts in difficulty to improve.

  10. The Department for International Development: Responding to Humanitarian Emergencies

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    The Department for International Development responds quickly and, in general, effectively when intervening in humanitarian emergencies, especially sudden-onset disasters, and has helped to save lives. However, according to a report to Parliament by the National Audit Office, DFID should do more to measure and evaluate the success of its humanitarian work in order to learn […]

  11. Confirmed impacts: Securing the future financial sustainability of the National Health Service

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    We found that the 2007-2011 Peterborough and Stamford Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Board’s poor financial management and procurement of an unaffordable PFI scheme had left the Trust in a critical financial position.

    This NAO impacts case study represents one example where there has been some beneficial change, whether financial or non-financial, resulting from our involvement.

  12. 2012-13 review of the data systems for the Ministry of Justice

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    Review of a sample of the data systems underpinning the input and impact indicators in the Ministry of Justice’s Business Plan, Common Areas of Spend and wider management information.
    This review was carried out on the 2012-15 Business Plan. Revised Business Plans were issued in June 2013.

  16. Confirmed impacts: NAO work helps the Ministry of Defence reduce excess stock

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    We estimate that the MOD made £253 million of savings on inventory purchases in 2012 as a result of our recommendations.

    This NAO impacts case study represents one example where there has been some beneficial change, whether financial or non-financial, resulting from our involvement.

  17. Settling large tax disputes

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    Following review by a former tax judge, the NAO concludes that all five settlements were reasonable but there is concern over the settlement processes.

  18. Financial Management of the European Union

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    Today Sir John Bourn, head of the National Audit Office, reported to Parliament on developments in the financial management of European Union funds. His report summarises the main findings of the latest Annual Report by the European Court of Auditors, published in November 2004, which covers the management of the General Budget of the European […]

  19. Financial management of the European Union: A progress report

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    Head of the National Audit Office Sir John Bourn today reported to Parliament on developments in the financial management of European Union funds. His report summarises the main findings of the latest Annual Report by the European Court of Auditors, which covers the management of the General Budget of the European Union for 2002. Sir […]