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  1. Mapping between different commissioners of healthcare

    Report Value for money

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    This series of papers summarises the methodological approaches we have taken in carrying out innovative or novel analysis. Such analysis is conducted under our statutory authority to examine and report to Parliament on the economy, efficiency and effectiveness with which government departments and other bodies have used their resources.

    The Audit insights papers are methodological summaries and do not make new observations about value for money.

  2. The Help to Buy equity loan scheme

    Report Value for money

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    The Help to Buy equity loan scheme is improving access to mortgage finance, but the scheme’s costs will be substantial.

  3. Childhood obesity

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    This report examines the effectiveness of the government’s approach to reducing childhood obesity in England.

  4. Progress report on the Regional Growth Fund

    Report Value for money

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    Improvements have been made to the running of the Regional Growth Fund, but there is still a significant amount of public money to allocate through the Fund.

  5. Review of the data systems for Public Service Agreement 21

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    Comprehensive Spending Review 2007 covering the period 2008-2011

    Review of the data systems for Public Service Agreement 21 led by the Department for Communities and Local Government: ‘Build more cohesive, empowered and active communities’

  6. Review of the data systems for Public Service Agreement 20

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    Comprehensive Spending Review 2007 covering the period 2008-2011

    Review of the data systems for Public Service Agreement 20 led by the Department for Communities and Local Government: ‘Increase long term housing supply and affordability’

  7. Adult social care in England: overview

    Report Value for money

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    The provision of adequate adult social care poses a significant public service challenge. Demand for care is rising while public spending is falling.

  8. Public service markets: Putting things right when they go wrong

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    Over 10 million people who used public services (about 1 in 5) in the UK last year faced problems with the services. Detriment can and does occur. But users find the complaints and redress systems confusing.

  9. Progress with preparations for High Speed 2

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    HS2 is a large, complex and ambitious programme which is facing cost and time pressures. The unrealistic timetable set for HS2 Ltd by the Department means they are not as ready to deliver as they hoped to be at this point.

  10. The Transpennine Route Upgrade Programme

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    This study examines whether the government and Network Rail are in a position to deliver the Transpennine Route Upgrade successfully.

  11. Improving Broadband

    Report Value for money

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    This report considers what the Superfast Broadband Programme has delivered and the lessons for government’s roll-out of nationwide gigabit broadband.

  12. Local auditor reporting in England 2018

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    The number of NHS and local government bodies with weaknesses in their arrangements for delivering value for money is increasing.