The financial sustainability of England’s adult hospice sector
Published on:Government lacks clarity on the impact of its funding for independent adult hospices as demand rises for palliative and end-of-life care.
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Regulating for investment and outcomes in the water sector
Published on:This report examines water regulators effectiveness in ensuring the nation’s future water supply and attracting necessary investments.
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Supporting the UK’s priority industry sectors
Published on:DBT must improve how it supports UK industries to help government maximise the impact of the Industrial Strategy and grow the economy.
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Innovation in transport
Published on:Stronger support for innovation in transport sector can unlock economic, environmental and consumer benefits.
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Financial sustainability in universities
Winter 2026/27The report will assess how effectively regulation is addressing the risk of unplanned market exit in the Higher Education sector.
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Good practice in annual reporting
Published on:This interactive guide sets out good practice principles for annual reporting with examples from public sector organisations.
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Good practice guide for organisations using AI
Published on:This guide highlights key considerations for audit and risk assurance committees when overseeing AI within public sector organisations.
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Decarbonising the power sector
Published on:This report looks at how DESNZ is set up for power sector decarbonisation while maintaining security of electricity supply, and affordability.
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Guide to corporate finance in the public sector
Published on:This guide addresses the complex topic of corporate finance in the public sector and includes key questions to ask when scrutinising corporate finance activities.
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Environment and Climate Change Insights team
Our Environment and Climate Change Insights team brings together expertise on environment and climate change, private sector sustainability, financial reporting and audit.
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Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs 2023-24
Published on:This report summarises the key information and insights from our examinations of Defra and related bodies in the sector in England.
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Measuring and reporting public sector greenhouse gas emissions
Published on:This report examines if government is achieving its ambition for the public sector to be a leader in decarbonising its activities.
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Efficiency in government procurement of common goods and services
Published on:Public sector bodies could avoid £500 million in costs over five years if they improve how they procure common goods and services.
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Taking on the challenge of public sector cyber security
Published on:The government recently published its new Cyber Security Strategy specifically aimed at building a cyber resilient public sector. Resilience is key in underpinning its vision to make the UK a cyber power in a world increasingly shaped by technologies that offer many benefits but also pose risks. The strategy reiterates that government remains an attractive […]
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Investigation into student finance for study at franchised higher education providers
Published on:Governance and oversight of franchised higher education provision needs to be strengthened following instances of fraud and abuse in the sector.
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Achieving excellence in Public Sector reporting
Published on:We’ve developed a set of principles and examples outlining good practice in Annual Reporting
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Rail reform: the rail transformation programme
Published on: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.
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Financial services regulation: Adapting to change
Published on:Our report looks at how the Financial Conduct Authority is responding to changes in its regulatory powers and wider developments in the financial services sector.
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Tackling the challenges facing public sector spending
Published on:Since the COVID-19 pandemic began, the NAO’s role has been to provide Parliament and the public with evidence-based reports on how public money has been used to tackle the crisis. So far we have published 12 reports on different elements of the pandemic response, including for example the test and trace programme; the procurement of […]
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Guide to the education sector annual reports and accounts 2019-20
Published on:A summary of key information and insights that can be taken from the annual reports and accounts of the Department for Education and related bodies in the education sector in England.