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Spring 2022

Regulating after EU Exit

This study will examine how regulators have responded to the challenges and opportunities of EU Exit.

Posted 24 November 2021 in: Regulation, consumers and competition

Performance Improvement area(s): Exiting the EU, Regulation

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+44 (0)20 7798 7400 or email pressoffice@nao.org.uk

The UK border: Post UK-EU transition period

This report examines the government’s progress in managing the border and implementing the Northern Ireland Protocol since the end of the transition period.

Sector(s): Borders and immigration, Europe, Trade and investment

Performance Improvement area(s): European Union, Exiting the EU, International issues

Department(s): Cabinet Office, Department for Environment Food and Rural Affairs, HM Revenue and Customs, Home Office

Published:
5 Nov 2021

Understanding storm overflows: Exploratory analysis of Environment Agency data

Insights we have drawn from exploratory analysis of data used by the Environment Agency as part of its regulation of storm overflows

Sector(s): Energy and environment, Regulation, consumers and competition

Performance Improvement area(s): Analysis, Environmental sustainability, Regulation

Department(s): Department for Environment Food and Rural Affairs

Published:
17 Sep 2021

The Environmental Land Management scheme

This report examines the strategic management of the Environmental Land Management scheme.

Sector(s): Energy and environment, Food and farming

Performance Improvement area(s): Contract lifecycle, Environmental sustainability, Major project delivery

Department(s): Department for Environment Food and Rural Affairs

Published:
15 Sep 2021

Climate change risk: A good practice guide for Audit and Risk Assurance Committees

This guide will help ARACs recognise how climate change risks could manifest themselves and support them in challenging senior management on their approach to managing climate change risks.

Sector(s): Audit committees and boards, Energy and environment

Performance Improvement area(s): Environmental sustainability, Financial and risk management, Support for Audit Committees, Support to Boards

Department(s): Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy, Department for Environment Food and Rural Affairs

Published:
5 Aug 2021

Local government and net zero in England

This new report responds to a request from the Environmental Audit Committee to examine local government and net zero.

Sector(s): Energy and environment, Local services

Performance Improvement area(s): Environmental sustainability, Local service delivery

Department(s): Cabinet Office, Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy, Department for Environment Food and Rural Affairs, HM treasury, Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government

Published:
16 Jul 2021

Principles of effective regulation

This framework is intended as a useful tool for policymakers and regulators overseeing any given market.

Sector(s): Business and enterprise

Performance Improvement area(s): Commercial, Economic growth, Regulation

Department(s): Cabinet Office, Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy, Department for Digital, Culture Media and Sport, Department for Environment Food and Rural Affairs, Department for Transport, Department of Health and Social Care, HM treasury

Published:
25 May 2021

Good practice guidance: Fraud and Error

This guide uses the NAO’s insights to show what can be done to counter the risk of fraud and error.

Sector(s): Government, efficiency and transparency, Welfare, Pensions and Employment

Performance Improvement area(s): Financial and risk management, Fraud, error and debt management

Department(s): Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy, Department for Environment Food and Rural Affairs, Department for Work and Pensions, HM Revenue and Customs

Published:
2 Mar 2021

Departmental Overview: Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs 2019-20

A summary of the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, spending in 2019-20, its major areas of activity and performance, and the challenges it is likely to face in the coming year, based on the insights from our financial audit and value for money work.

Sector(s): Energy and environment, Food and farming

Performance Improvement area(s): Support to Boards

Department(s): Department for Environment Food and Rural Affairs

Published:
19 Feb 2021

Environmental tax measures

This report examines how HM Treasury and HMRC manage tax measures that have an impact on the environment.

Sector(s): Energy and environment, Tax

Performance Improvement area(s): Environmental sustainability

Department(s): Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy, Department for Environment Food and Rural Affairs, HM Revenue and Customs, HM treasury

Published:
12 Feb 2021

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