The apprenticeships programme
This report assesses whether the apprenticeships programme is providing value for money.
Published:
6 Mar 2019
6 Mar 2019
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The UK border: preparedness for EU exit update
This memorandum supports the Public Accounts Committee’s examination of the government’s preparedness for ‘no deal’
Published:
27 Feb 2019
27 Feb 2019
Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs: Progress in Implementing EU Exit
This is our second report on the progress Defra has made in preparing for EU Exit.
Published:
12 Sep 2018
12 Sep 2018
Met Office annual report and accounts 2017-18
The C&AG has reported on the dismissal of the Chief Executive of the Met Office. The accounts are not qualified
Published:
25 Jul 2018
25 Jul 2018
Low carbon heating of homes and businesses and the Renewable Heat Incentive
The Renewable Heat Incentive (RHI) is a scheme to encourage a switch from fossil fuel heating systems to renewable and low-carbon alternatives in homes and business premises in Great Britain. Our report assesses the value for money of the RHI for Great Britain.
Published:
23 Feb 2018
23 Feb 2018
Delivering STEM (science, technology, engineering and mathematics) skills for the economy
Government efforts to improve the quality and take-up of science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) skills have yielded some positive results but there remains an urgent need for departments to set out a shared view of what they are trying to achieve and a co-ordinated plan for achieving it.
Published:
17 Jan 2018
17 Jan 2018
The Green Investment Bank
This examines whether the Department for Business, Energy & Industrial Strategy has achieved the objectives of the UK Green Investment Bank intervention, and whether UK Government Investments has achieved value for money in the subsequent sale of the Bank.
Published:
12 Dec 2017
12 Dec 2017
Cross-government funding of research and development
Government investment in science requires strategic vision and clear information so that it can ensure the UK is investing in the right areas. Our report is accompanied by an Evaluative Framework to guide effective cross-government coordination.
Published:
15 Nov 2017
15 Nov 2017
A Short Guide to the Department for International Trade
The NAO is publishing a suite of short guides for the new Parliament, one for each government department and a selection of cross-government issues, to assist House of Commons select committees and members of Parliament.
Published:
26 Oct 2017
26 Oct 2017
The Nuclear Decommissioning Authority’s Magnox contract
The NDA’s fundamental failures in the Magnox contract procurement raise serious questions about its understanding of procurement regulations and its ability to manage large, complex procurements.
Published:
11 Oct 2017
11 Oct 2017