The Department for International Development’s spending on humanitarian interventions has almost trebled between 2010-11 and 2014-15 to more than £1 billion per year, rising as a share of its total budget from 6% to 14%.
Our report assesses government’s progress in tackling unnecessary waste, and concludes it lacks effective long-term plans.
HMRC has made progress in developing the new customs system, which was part of its existing programme, but it may need to be ready much earlier than originally planned if there is no agreement extending timescales on the transition to any new customs arrangements
The NAO’s memorandum, for the International Development Committee, provides an overview of trends in UK spending on aid.
The C&AG has issued a clean audit opinion, providing assurance to Parliament on MoJ’s 2024-25 financial statements.
The C&AG has issued a clean audit opinion for HMRC’s Trust Statement, providing assurance to Parliament on the financial statements.
The C&AG has issued a clean audit opinion, providing assurance to Parliament on BBC Group’s 2024-25 financial statements.
This impacts case study shows how our international work can encourage and help other countries create strong systems of public assurance.
It is one example of financial or non-financial benefits realised in 2014 as a result of our involvement, all of which are set out in our interactive PDF.
The National Audit Office has today published a briefing describing how the centre of government is overseeing and taking forward implementation of the UK’s exit from the European Union. The briefing focuses in particular on the Infrastructure and Projects Authority.
24 November 2017
The National Audit Office (NAO) spends over £30 million a year on externally purchased goods and services. This ranges from professional services such as financial, research and legal services, to training and management consultancy, IT, Facilities and stationery. The NAO Procurement Team is committed to delivering value for money procurement solutions in line with legislative requirements and established best practice.
The NAO’s policies and procedures for delivery its work are available to the public on request. This includes technical guidance and the Audit Manual.
The NAO is publishing a suite of short guides, one for each government department, to assist House of Commons Select Committees.
Read the highlights and watch the recording from our recent event, Effective regulation in a climate of innovation.
The C&AG has reported on the 2020-21 accounts of the Ministry of Defence.
This impacts case study shows how our international work can help improve the independence and financial audit standards of other countries’ audit offices.
It is one example of financial or non-financial benefits realised in 2014 as a result of our involvement, all of which are set out in our interactive PDF.
This communication provides an understanding of an academy auditor’s role and the NAO’s expectation of them.
The briefing gives a factual overview of the framework for environmental compliance and enforcement in England.
Gareth Davies, the Comptroller and Auditor General, has reported on the 2024-25 accounts of the Ministry of Defence (MoD).
The report gives details on the quality of all our audit work, including findings from our internal and external quality inspection programmes.
This impacts case study shows how our work helped give Supreme Audit Institutions a clear role in reporting on progress towards the international development goals.
It is one example of financial or non-financial benefits realised in 2014 as a result of our involvement, all of which are set out in our interactive PDF.