Regulation of private renting
Published on:This report examines the extent to which the regulation of private renting supports DLUHC’s aim to ensure fairness for renters.
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Hinkley Point C
Published on:The Department has committed electricity consumers and taxpayers to a high cost and risky deal in a changing energy marketplace. We cannot say the Department has maximised the chances that it will achieve value for money.
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Protecting information across government
Published on:The Cabinet Office has not yet established a clear role for itself in coordinating and leading departments’ efforts to protect their information, according to the National Audit Office. Today’s report found that its ambition to undertake such a role is weakened by the limited information which departments collect on their security costs, performance and risks. […]
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Government resilience: extreme weather
Published on:The government is underprepared for extreme weather events, such as severe floods, which have the potential to cause significant disruption, a new report by the National Audit Office (NAO) says.
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Confirmed impacts: Greater accountability around the use of public funds by local bodies
Published on:This impacts case study shows how we worked with departments to provide input to their drafting of accountability, assurance and evaluation frameworks, resulting in wider consultation and a more robust system.
It is one example of financial or non-financial benefits realised in 2014 as a result of our involvement, all of which are set out in our interactive PDF.
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Performance Frameworks and Board Reporting II
Published on:Being able to measure performance is a key step to managing performance. Most organisations in the public and private sectors use formal performance frameworks as a means to secure coherent performance management and report progress to their boards.
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Office of the Third Sector – Implementation of Full Cost Recovery
Published on:Full cost recovery remains an important principle for financial relationships between government and the third sector, but government departments have found difficulties in translating the principle into practice, according to a review published today by the National Audit Office. Today’s review examines the progress made by central government departments in ensuring that, by April 2006, […]
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Inspection: A comparative study
Published on:The NAO acknowledges the vital role played by inspectorates but identifies inconsistency in the extent to which they are independent of government and in their reporting arrangements, which can limit their impact.
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NHS Ambulance Services
Published on:Demand for ambulance services continues to grow rapidly, but services are finding it increasingly difficult to cope with rising demand.
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The digital skills gap in government: Survey findings
Published on:This interactive publication presents the results of our survey of central government digital leaders’ views and suggests areas for further consideration.
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Improving the disposal of public sector Information, Communication and Technology equipment
Published on:The public sector should plan more carefully how it disposes of its growing volume of personal computers and associated equipment, according to a report out today by the National Audit Office. The efficient, legal and socially responsible disposal of such equipment is an increasingly important issue for the public sector. Many public bodies have limited […]
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Building Public Trust Awards – Examples of good practice in annual reports
Published on:The Building Public Trust Awards recognise trust and transparency in corporate reporting. This is the 12th year in which PwC has presented these annual awards.
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NHS financial management and sustainability 2016
Published on:The financial performance of NHS bodies worsened considerably in 2015-16, according to the National Audit Office.
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NAO Annual Report and Accounts 2020-21
Published on:The NAO Annual Report and Accounts 2020-21 provides details about our work and performance.
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Comptroller and Auditor General’s Report on the Department for Education’s financial statements 2014-15
Published on:Amyas Morse, the Comptroller and Auditor General (C&AG), has provided an adverse opinion on the truth and fairness of the Department for Education’s group financial statements.
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Capability in the Civil Service
Published on:Government has gaps in its capability and must do more to develop the skills needed. It is making plans, but the scale of the challenge means greater urgency is needed.
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The Government’s resources and waste reforms for England
Published on:Household recycling rates have stalled -and Government lacks effective long-term plans to reduce waste, which contributes to climate change
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Local Area Agreements and the Third Sector: Public Service Delivery
Published on:Local authorities should work more collaboratively with voluntary and community organisations to help them improve the delivery of public services, according to a report out today by the National Audit Office. The report looked at whether Local Area Agreements (LAAs) are helping to promote better value for money in the way government works with the […]
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Code of Audit Practice: Who to contact
Find out who you should contact with complaints relating to local audits or for other queries about local auditors and audit contracts.
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Working with the Third Sector
Published on:Sir John Bourn, head of the National Audit Office (NAO), reported today that substantial improvements are needed in the way government departments provide funding to Third Sector Organisations (TSOs) to deliver public services. A 2002 Treasury Review made numerous recommendations aimed at improving funding practices relating to TSOs. These recommendations have in the main been […]