Investigation into the management of health screening
Our investigation focuses on the delivery, performance, oversight and progress implementing change on four health screening programmes.
Published:
1 Feb 2019
1 Feb 2019
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Investigation into the British Army’s Recruiting Partnering Project
We have reviewed the Army’s implementation of the Recruiting Partnering Project and its management of the contract with Capita.
Published:
14 Dec 2018
14 Dec 2018
Investigation into the BBC’s engagement with personal service companies
This investigation examines issues related to individuals the BBC hires as freelancers, particularly those hired through personal service companies.
Published:
15 Nov 2018
15 Nov 2018
Investigation into land and property acquisition for the Phase One (London – West Midlands) of the High Speed 2 programme
This investigation is about acquiring land and property for Phase One (London to the West Midlands) of the High Speed 2 programme
Published:
13 Sep 2018
13 Sep 2018
Investigation into national security vetting
This investigation looks at the centralisation and performance of national security vetting services.
Published:
7 Sep 2018
7 Sep 2018
Investigation into NHS spending on generic medicines in primary care
This investigation looks at the 2017-18 increase in NHS spending on certain generic medicines, possible causes of the price increases in the market for generic medicines, and how the Department of Health and Social Care responded to the price increases.
Published:
8 Jun 2018
8 Jun 2018
Investigation into the government’s handling of the collapse of Carillion
On 15 January 2018, Carillion declared insolvency and the Official Receiver, an employee of the Insolvency Service, started to liquidate its assets and contracts. This report focuses on the role of the UK government in preparing for and managing the liquidation of Carillion.
Published:
7 Jun 2018
7 Jun 2018
Investigation into government-funded inquiries
Given the prevalence of government-funded inquiries, the frequency with which the government uses them following high-profile failures, their importance in relation to the public’s trust of authorities, and the public funds spent on them, the NAO has conducted an investigation into the 26 inquiries that have started and concluded since 2005.
Published:
23 May 2018
23 May 2018
Investigation into the 2017 auction for low-carbon electricity generation contracts
This report sets out the history of Contracts for Difference and how the Department for Business, Energy & Industrial Strategy designed the 2017 auction, including the changes it made to the rules related to the capacity cap, and the impact these changes had.
Published:
16 May 2018
16 May 2018
Investigation into oversight of the Student Loans Company’s governance, and management of its former chief executive
This investigation describes the events surrounding the appointment and dismissal of the Student Loans Company’s former chief executive officer. It sets outs the Department for Education’s role in oversight of the Company and how it responded to the concerns raised by two Company staff.
Published:
11 May 2018
11 May 2018