Whistleblowing: the NAO’s role
Learn about whistleblowing and the Comptroller & Auditor General’s role as a ‘prescribed person’ who can receive whistleblowing disclosures.
Learn about whistleblowing and the Comptroller & Auditor General’s role as a ‘prescribed person’ who can receive whistleblowing disclosures.
In our ever-increasing digital and automatized world, certain buzzwords are becoming more centre stage in the public sector. One of them is “artificial intelligence”. While the concept, and development, of artificial intelligence is not new (artificial intelligence was first recognised as a formal discipline in the mid-1950s), it is a word that has been casually […]
We outline how the pandemic has moved many aspects of our lives online, helping us stay connected but making us more vulnerable to cyber-attacks.
Gareth Davies, head of the NAO, outlines lessons from NAO reports into the government’s handling of COVID-19 in a keynote speech at the Houses of Parliament.
The C&AG has reported on the 2014-15 accounts of the Sports Council for Northern Ireland Lottery Distribution.
The report sets out central government’s risk analysis, planning, and mitigation strategies prior to the arrival of the COVID-19 pandemic
This report examines the government’s approach to investment in research and innovation to deliver net zero.
Gareth Davies, the Comptroller and Auditor General, has reported on the 2024-25 accounts of the Department for Work and Pensions.
A report from the NAO examines the financial resilience of the adult hospice sector in England, focusing on the financial state of the sector
This statement looks at how accessible our websites are, what we’re doing to improve, and what to do if you have any issues.
This report examines the financial sustainability of mainstream schools in England.
An investigation into the UNBOXED festival by the National Audit Office found that audience engagement was lower than originally modelled, although the project was delivered on time and is forecast to be on budget.
My outdoor tap leaks. Not very much, just a small drip. And though I put a bucket underneath to catch the drips, I’ll admit that sometimes the bucket overflows before I can use the water in my garden. I know I should find out if it’s just a dodgy washer or I need a replacement […]
This report assesses how UK regulators have managed taking on new responsibilities following EU Exit.
This report examines progress in establishing Integrated Care Systems in England.
The NAO’s governance arrangements ensure that we operate effectively and transparently with due oversight while maintaining our independence.
The National Audit Office (NAO) is the UK’s independent public spending watchdog. We support Parliament in holding government to account and we help improve public services through our high-quality audits.
Our latest blog explains what enterprise thinking is and why you need it for risk management across a whole system.
This report focuses on the financial sustainability of further education and sixth-form colleges.
This report examines the Ministry of Justice’s strategy to improve outcomes for women in the criminal justice system.