The reforms set out in government’s rail transformation plans are facing delays, and there remain long-standing issues with the rail sector that need to be addressed, such as its financial sustainability and service to passengers.
The UK’s future resilience to dangerous diseases is being undermined by decision-making failures regarding a planned health security campus in Harlow.
One in five people on Tax Credits who were invited to move to Universal Credit (UC) did not then claim UC and had their benefits stopped, according to a new report by the National Audit Office (NAO). The coalition government proposed UC in 2010 to replace six means-tested benefits for working-age households.1 DWP estimates that […]
One in five people on Tax Credits who were invited to move to Universal Credit (UC) did not then claim UC and had their benefits stopped.
The Ministry of Justice does not know whether everyone eligible for legal aid can access it and government needs to do more to ensure the sustainability of the legal aid market if it is to achieve value for money.
The Ministry of Justice does not know whether everyone eligible for legal aid can access it and government needs to do more to ensure the sustainability of the legal aid market if it is to achieve value for money.
The National Audit Office (NAO) has launched a four-week consultation seeking views on changes to the Code of Audit Practice.
A series of lessons and recommendations for tackling fraud and protecting propriety when spending public money during a national emergency.
Governance and oversight of franchised higher education provision needs to be strengthened following instances of fraud and abuse in the sector.
Significant annual savings worth tens of billions of pounds are available through improving public sector productivity, the head of the NAO will say.
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.
Our report provides updates on the government’s evolving approach to national resilience and risk management.
The C&AG has released his annual report on the Driver & Vehicle Licensing Agency’s collection of Vehicle Excise Duty.
Gareth Davies, the Comptroller and Auditor General (C&AG) of the NAO, has reported on the 2022-23 accounts of HMRC.
The environment for government borrowing has become more challenging in recent years – requiring sustained focus from government.
Our report assesses government’s progress in tackling unnecessary waste, and concludes it lacks effective long-term plans.
The Annual Report and Accounts shares details of our work and performance.
An early assessment of the progress DWP is making with plans to transform the application and assessment process for disability benefits.
Responses to Freedom of Information (FOI) requests made to the NAO in 2023.
Responses to Freedom of Information (FOI) requests made to the NAO between April and December 2022.