Accountability in small government bodies
Published on:Government can release resources and improve accountability by tailoring governance and audit requirements for small public bodies.
Government can release resources and improve accountability by tailoring governance and audit requirements for small public bodies.
The National Audit Office outlines the critical importance of smarter operational delivery to improve the way public services are delivered
This report an update to the NAO’s 2016 report on the St Helena airport and the FCDO’s economic support of the St Helena government.
Gaps in how public bodies manage conflicts of interest among staff pose a risk to government’s ability to perform its functions objectively.
Our guide shows how government can help public bodies put in place the right measures to properly manage conflicts of interest – for the benefit of both staff and taxpayers.
NS&I is undertaking a Business Transformation Programme, formerly known as the Rainbow Programme. The aim is to transform how NS&I operates.
Government projects that are particularly costly, innovative, risky, complex and strategically significant need stronger governance.
This report will review the issues and causes associated with delays to booking practical driving tests, and how DVSA is responding to this.
This report will examine whether the Department of Health & Social Care has a resilient and credible programme for building new hospitals.
This report is an initial assessment of government service costs, the need for better cost information and steps government can take.
The study will support transparency and Parliamentary scrutiny of Sizewell C, and will review DESNZ’s current and future work on the project.
This guide is for senior finance leaders in government departments and other public bodies. It sets out insights and good practice on monitoring and forecasting for better financial management in government. It is the fourth in a five-part series of guides, which follow the financial management lifecycle. Good financial management is critical in the public […]
In his annual speech in Parliament, Gareth Davies, head of the NAO, championed effective innovation as a way to tackle the ongoing challenge of rising demand for stretched public services.
Government must reset the HS2 programme successfully to avoid repeating past failures and to maximise value for money.
This interactive guide sets out good practice principles for annual reporting with examples from public sector organisations.
Our guide is for people who deal with whistleblowers, investigate concerns or manage whistleblowing processes in government organisations.
AI presents the government with opportunities to transform public services potentially delivering billions of pounds in productivity savings.
We have drawn on our published work, programme of consultation, and collaboration with officials and stakeholders to provide useful insights.
This map tool map lets you explore where auditors have issued non-standard reports locally in the NHS and local government in England.
Whistleblowing arrangements in government require further improvement with slow and inconsistent progress being made by departments and other civil service bodies, a new National Audit Office (NAO) report says.