Local government funding: Assurance to Parliament
The Department has increased local authorities’ flexibility over their funding, but as a result has less information on how funds are being spent.
Published:
25 Jun 2014
25 Jun 2014
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Maintaining strategic infrastructure: roads
The lack of predictability of funding for highways authorities has practical implications for road networks and may lead to increased costs in the long term.
Published:
6 Jun 2014
6 Jun 2014
Adult social care in England: overview
The provision of adequate adult social care poses a significant public service challenge. Demand for care is rising while public spending is falling.
Published:
13 Mar 2014
13 Mar 2014
Progress report on the Regional Growth Fund
Improvements have been made to the running of the Regional Growth Fund, but there is still a significant amount of public money to allocate through the Fund.
Published:
25 Feb 2014
25 Feb 2014
Funding and structures for local economic growth
It has not yet been demonstrated that funding mechanisms for supporting local economic growth are capable of delivering value for money.
Published:
6 Dec 2013
6 Dec 2013
Programmes to help families facing multiple challenges
Two government programmes aiming to help families with multiple challenges, such as unemployment and anti-social behaviour, are starting to provide benefits but considerable challenges remain.
Published:
3 Dec 2013
3 Dec 2013
Departmental Overview: The performance of the Department for Communities and Local Government 2012-13
This Departmental Overview is one of 17 we are producing covering our work on each major government department. It summarises our work on the Communities and Local Government during 2012-13.
Published:
15 Oct 2013
15 Oct 2013
Confirmed impacts: NAO report makes an important contribution to the debate on local authority financial health
We recommended that the Department for Communities and Local Government improve its evaluation of the impact of funding changes on local authorities’ financial sustainability.
This NAO impacts case study represents one example where there has been some beneficial change, whether financial or non-financial, resulting from our involvement.
Published:
24 Jun 2013
24 Jun 2013
The New Homes Bonus
The NAO believes a review of the New Homes Bonus scheme is essential to ensure the Department understands the substantial financial risks to local authorities.
Published:
27 Mar 2013
27 Mar 2013
Case study on integration: Measuring the costs and benefits of Whole-Place Community Budgets
By operating in a more integrated way, government could reduce inefficiencies in public services and deliver a better service to citizens. A case study on the Whole-Place Community Budget pilots points to the potential benefits on offer where public services are integrated more effectively.
Published:
13 Mar 2013
13 Mar 2013