Local Enterprise Partnerships: an update on progress
Published on:This report examines MHCLG’s addressing of recommendations relating to the governance, transparency and value for money of Local Enterprise Partnerships.
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Department for Education must ensure strong relationships with local frontline providers
Published on:The National Audit Office has set out eight recommendations to help strengthen DfE’s oversight of local bodies in education and social care.
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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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Spending watchdog disclaims government’s accounts for the third year in a row
Published on:Local audit situation remains a concern as NAO disclaims government’s accounts again, for the third year in a row
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NAO Annual Report and Accounts 2023-24
Published on:A detailed account of all our work, our performance progress and the impact of our work in 2023-24.
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Tree planting and peatland restoration schemes show progress – but step-change needed to ensure success
Published on:Defra scheme leads to substantial increase in tree planting and peatland restoration but is losing momentum
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DBT’s approach to supporting UK industry needs boost to unlock full potential of Industrial Strategy
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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UK research infrastructure better reflects national priorities – but university maintenance lags
Published on:The UK’s research infrastructure is better reflecting policy objectives but key projects such as the new supercomputer are causing concern.
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Local authority governance
Published on:Our report examines whether local governance arrangements provide assurance that local authority spending achieves value and authorities are financially sustainable
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UK Guarantees scheme for infrastructure
Published on:Under the Scheme, the Treasury guarantees that lenders to infrastructure projects will be repaid in full and on time, irrespective of project performance. The NAO is calling for the Treasury to be rigorous and objective in assessing whether the guarantees, which transfer risk to the public sector, are genuinely needed.
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Full rollout of control framework can enable more effective management of government’s financial transactions
Published on:Fully implementing the government’s control framework can enable more effective management of its financial investments.
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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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Transforming Rehabilitation: Progress review
Published on:This report builds on our previous work and takes stock of the Ministry of Justice’s Transforming Rehabilitation reforms
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Repurchase of housing for military families puts a stop to further lost value for the taxpayer
Published on:The repurchase of the MoD’s military housing estate in 2024 puts a stop to what would have been billions of pounds of further lost value.
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Passenger journeys decline amid uncertainty over commercial viability of local bus services
Published on:A new NAO report examines if the Department for Transport has delivered value for money from its support to local bus services outside of London.
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NHS financial management and sustainability 2020
Published on:This is our eighth report on the financial sustainability of the
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The UK border: preparedness for the end of the transition period
Published on:This report describes government’s progress in implementing changes required to manage the border after the end of the transition period.
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Electricity networks
Published on:This report examines how effectively Ofgem has used electricity network price controls to protect consumers and achieve government’s environmental goals.
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Improving productivity could release tens of billions for government priorities
Published on:Significant annual savings worth tens of billions of pounds are available through improving public sector productivity, the head of the NAO will say.
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Investigation into the BBC’s engagement with personal service companies
Published on:This investigation examines issues related to individuals the BBC hires as freelancers, particularly those hired through personal service companies.