As the UK’s public spending watchdog, it is our role to support Parliament in holding the government to account.
In light of the wide range and significance of the government’s actions to tackle the COVID-19 crisis, we are carrying out a broad and varied programme of work.
We will prioritise our work on areas where we think there have been particular challenges and where we feel there is most to learn.
Read more about our work on the government’s response to the coronavirus pandemic.
This investigation looks at the British Business Bank’s approval of Greensill Capital’s access to government business support schemes.
This is the second NAO report on government’s approach to test and trace services in England.
This briefing presents information on how DWP supports people into work, and the challenges it may face in delivering support.
This report provides our initial thoughts on the learning government can draw from its response to COVID-19 to date.
This investigation explores government’s funding to charities during the COVID-19 pandemic.
This report examines the Department’s support for children’s education during the early stages of the COVID-19 pandemic.
This investigation examines the £1.57 billion Culture Recovery Fund announced in July 2020.
This report examines whether the government secured financial sustainability across the local authority sector during COVID-19.
This report looks at how effectively government met the needs of clinically extremely vulnerable through the shielding programme.
This report establishes the facts on how the government has provided accommodation for rough sleepers during COVID-19.
