The information in this guide draws on the findings from our financial audit programme of work and from publicly available sources, including the annual report and accounts of the Department and its bodies
The NAO’s policies and procedures for delivery its work are available to the public on request. This includes technical guidance and the Audit Manual.
Former UK Atomic Energy Authority employees who transferred to a privatised company spent a decade seeking resolution from government after their pensions fell in value.
The government has made progress with the rollout of smart meters – but it’s slower than planned and there are challenges in meeting its latest set of targets.
The National Audit Office (NAO) spends over £30 million a year on externally purchased goods and services. This ranges from professional services such as financial, research and legal services, to training and management consultancy, IT, Facilities and stationery. The NAO Procurement Team is committed to delivering value for money procurement solutions in line with legislative requirements and established best practice.
This report looks at the Office for Student’s responsibilities for financial regulation of higher education providers.
The NAO supports Parliament by looking at how government has spent money delivering its policies and if that money has been used in the best way to achieve the intended outcome.
The Ministry of Justice does not know whether everyone eligible for legal aid can access it and government needs to do more to ensure the sustainability of the legal aid market if it is to achieve value for money.
A plan by the Department for Business, Innovation & Skills to reduce complexity and administrative burdens in the further education and skills sector, despite improving some processes, has had only limited impact on providers’ costs.
In this report we describe the civil service’s training and development of its leaders, focusing on the senior civil service and the pipeline of future senior leaders
This report examines whether DCMS and Sport England have achieved value for money for spending on sport and physical activity.
Report summarising the National Audit Office’s (NAO) investigation into the provision of supported housing in England.
Our report assesses government’s progress in tackling unnecessary waste, and concludes it lacks effective long-term plans.
This report examines the Department for Education’s evaluation of the Children’s Social Care Innovation Programme.
This report looks at the set-up of the UK infrastructure Bank, including HM Treasury’s planning before launch.
This report examines the Department for International Trade’s strategy for supporting investment into the UK.
In his annual speech in Parliament, Gareth Davies, head of the NAO, said government can provide people with better public services despite the challenging fiscal backdrop.
Following years of underinvestment, the overall condition of school buildings is declining. Around 700,000 pupils attend a school that needs major rebuilding or refurbishment.
This investigation explores government’s funding to charities during the COVID-19 pandemic.
This report examines the recent exit of energy suppliers from the market and government’s role in managing the exits.