I last posted to this blog in late April as the country was in the teeth of the COVID-19 pandemic, explaining how we were maintaining our operations and adjusting our work programme in the light of the government response to the virus. Now, in late July, most of the UK is gradually emerging from lockdown […]
Report by the Comptroller and Auditor General on the Whole of Government Accounts 2018-2019.
This report examines Department for International Trade (DIT) and UK Export Finance (UKEF) progress and performance in supporting UK exports.
This report examines Department for International Trade (DIT) and UK Export Finance (UKEF) progress and performance in supporting UK exports.
This investigation sets out how MHCLG is overseeing the remediation of dangerous cladding under its Building Safety Programme.
This investigation sets out how MHCLG is overseeing the remediation of dangerous cladding under its Building Safety Programme.
This report sets out the facts about government preparing the NHS and adult social care in England for COVID-19.
This report sets out the facts about government preparing the NHS and adult social care in England for COVID-19.
This report provides information on managing PFI contracts when they end and considers whether government is preparing for expiry appropriately.
This report provides information on managing PFI contracts when they end and considers whether government is preparing for expiry appropriately.
Last updated – 28 May 2020 Introduction to the topic This online publication provides results of a survey we conducted with public sector authorities (authorities) and which forms part of the evidence base of the NAO’s report on Managing PFI assets and services as contracts end. This report provides information on how public authorities manage […]
With Parliament returning yesterday, I wanted to take the opportunity to reflect on the last few extraordinary weeks and set out what it means for the National Audit Office and its work. Firstly though, on behalf of the whole NAO, I would like to pay tribute to everyone who is working so hard to see […]
COVID-19 is affecting us all. The way we live, work and socialise has changed dramatically. The National Audit Office is no different, our staff are working from home and we will also have an important role to play in reporting on the government’s response to COVID-19. We’re resharing some of our knowledge on how organisations […]
We all rely on local public services to be able to function in our day-to-day lives, and in these challenging times, we’re even more reliant on those services. Whether from local authorities, local NHS organisations police forces and fire and rescue organisations, to keep us safe and take care of us should we need it. […]
This report sets out the facts about the maintenance of the museums and galleries sponsored by government.
This report sets out the challenges facing the water industry in England and assesses how Defra is tackling them.
This report examines the extent to which gambling regulation protects people from gambling‑related harms and addresses emerging risks.
The Building Public Trust Awards recognise outstanding corporate reporting that builds trust and transparency. This interactive PDF illustrates a range of good practice examples across annual reports in both the public and private sector.
This report examines the effectiveness of HM Treasury’s and HMRC’s use of their resources in the management of tax expenditures.
Our report examines whether MHCLG’s framework allows for the management of risks to local authorities from commercial property investment.