Accountability in small government bodies
Published on:Government can release resources and improve accountability by tailoring governance and audit requirements for small public bodies.
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Innovation in transport
Spring 2026This upcoming National Audit Office (NAO) study will examine whether DfT’s approach to innovation in transport is delivering value for money.
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Managing government’s financial investments: the Financial Transaction Control Framework
Spring 2026This study will focus on the strategy, set-up and the application of the Financial Transaction Control Framework.
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Managing conflicts of interest: value for money
Published on:Gaps in how public bodies manage conflicts of interest among staff pose a risk to government’s ability to perform its functions objectively.
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Realising the benefits of St Helena Airport: a progress update
Published on: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.
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Smarter delivery – improving operational capability to provide better public services
Published on:The National Audit Office outlines the critical importance of smarter operational delivery to improve the way public services are delivered
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National Savings & Investments’ Business Transformation Programme
Published on:This report sets out the delivery of NS&I’s digital transformation programme, including how NS&I has addressed the issues and risks.
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Managing conflicts of interest: good practice
Published on: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.
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Governance and decision‑making on mega‑projects
Published on:Government projects that are particularly costly, innovative, risky, complex and strategically significant need stronger governance.
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Financial audit insights 2025
Winter 2025/26The report will show the impact and value of our financial audit work, and highlight areas of emerging importance for government to focus on.
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New Hospital Programme update
Winter 2025/26This report will examine whether the Department of Health & Social Care has a resilient and credible programme for building new hospitals.
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Improving government’s productivity through better cost information
Published on:Government departments often lack insight into what drives cost in individual activities that make up an overall end-to-end service.
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Financial management in government: reporting for decision-making
Published on:This guide is for finance leaders in government departments and other public bodies. It sets out insights and good practice on how information can be reported to make better financial management decisions.
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Innovation key to unlocking gains in productivity and resilience
Published on: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.
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Sizewell C
Spring 2026The study will support transparency and Parliamentary scrutiny of Sizewell C, and will review DESNZ’s current and future work on the project.
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Financial management in government: monitoring and forecasting
Published on: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 […]
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HS2: update following cancellation of Phase 2
Published on:Government must reset the HS2 programme successfully to avoid repeating past failures and to maximise value for money.
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Whistleblowing in the civil service
Published on:Our guide is for people who deal with whistleblowers, investigate concerns or manage whistleblowing processes in government organisations.
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Good practice in annual reporting
Published on:This interactive guide sets out good practice principles for annual reporting with examples from public sector organisations.
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Use of artificial intelligence in government
Published on:AI presents the government with opportunities to transform public services potentially delivering billions of pounds in productivity savings.