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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Modified opinions from previous years
Our modified audit opinions for accounts across the public sector, prior to 2024-25.
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Increasing construction skills
Published on:This report assesses progress since launching the construction skills package, including challenges facing the sector, roles and responsibilities.
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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.