Financial and Risk Management Insights team
Our Financial and Risk Management Insights team are experts in how public finances are managed and governed.
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Step back and see the full picture: lessons learned in risk management
Published on:Our latest blog explains what enterprise thinking is and why you need it for risk management across a whole system.
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Cyber security: has the pandemic changed anything?
Published on:We outline how the pandemic has moved many aspects of our lives online, helping us stay connected but making us more vulnerable to cyber-attacks.
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The government’s preparedness for the COVID-19 pandemic: lessons for government on risk management
Published on:The report sets out central government’s risk analysis, planning, and mitigation strategies prior to the arrival of the COVID-19 pandemic
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The government’s preparedness for the COVID-19 pandemic: lessons for government on risk management
Published on:The report sets out central government’s risk analysis, planning, and mitigation strategies prior to the arrival of the COVID-19 pandemic
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Climate Change risk: Are We Doing Enough, Fast Enough?
Published on:“The world is now living through climate change, not watching it draw near” is the stark warning delivered by the IPCC (Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change), in its sixth assessment report (AR6). In risk speak, high-impact, low-likelihood events will become more likely with higher temperatures. With COP 26 fast approaching and extreme weather events becoming […]
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Initial learning from the government’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic
Published on:This report provides our initial thoughts on the learning government can draw from its response to COVID-19 to date.
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Water supply and demand management
Published on:This report sets out the challenges facing the water industry in England and assesses how Defra is tackling them.
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Water supply and demand management
Published on:This report sets out the challenges facing the water industry in England and assesses how Defra is tackling them.
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Financial sustainability of police forces in England and Wales 2018
Published on:This report examines the Home Office’s progress in managing a clear assurance and oversight system for police forces’ financial sustainability.
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The Thameslink, Southern and Great Northern rail franchise
Published on:This examines the causes of poor performance on the Thameslink, Southern and Great Northern network since the franchise began in September 2014, the effects on passenger services, financial outcomes for the operator and the Department, and the Department’s handling of the Thameslink, Southern and Great Northern franchise.
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The Thameslink, Southern and Great Northern rail franchise
Published on:This examines the causes of poor performance on the Thameslink, Southern and Great Northern network since the franchise began in September 2014, the effects on passenger services, financial outcomes for the operator and the Department, and the Department’s handling of the Thameslink, Southern and Great Northern franchise.
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HM Treasury 2024-25
Published on:In 2024/25, the Treasury spent £2,586 million. Our report reviews how this money was spent, as well as risks, resilience and productivity.
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Government needs better oversight to tackle market failures in children’s residential care
Published on:Residential care costs for looked-after children have almost doubled in five years driven by rising demand and limited placements.
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Implementing climate-related reporting in central government
Autumn 2025Our upcoming report will provide insights on government’s approach so far to implementing climate-related reporting into the public sector.
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Trust. Value. Impact – NAO Strategy 2025-2030
Published on:Through our new strategy, we’ll contribute to more productive and resilient public services, and better financial management and reporting.
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NAO Strategy 2025-2030 | Trust, Value, Impact
Published on:Over the next five years the NAO will continue to play a critical role supporting Parliament scrutinise how effectively government spends public money.
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‘Cultural shift’ at spending review can make public money work harder
Published on:A new National Audit Office report comprises eight lessons to help ministers and senior officials as they plan the 2025 Spending Review.
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Investigation into the UKHSA’s health security campus programme
Published on:The UK’s future resilience to dangerous diseases is being undermined by decision-making failures regarding a planned health security campus in Harlow.
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Improving productivity could release tens of billions for government priorities
Published on:In his annual speech in Parliament, Gareth Davies, head of the NAO, said government can provide people with better public services despite the challenging fiscal backdrop.