The government’s resources and waste reforms for England
Published on:Our report assesses government’s progress in tackling unnecessary waste, and concludes it lacks effective long-term plans.
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Evaluating innovation in children’s social care
Published on:This report examines the Department for Education’s evaluation of the Children’s Social Care Innovation Programme.
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Supporting investment into the UK
Published on:This report examines the Department for International Trade’s strategy for supporting investment into the UK.
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The Creation of the UK Infrastructure Bank
Published on:This report looks at the set-up of the UK infrastructure Bank, including HM Treasury’s planning before launch.
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Improving productivity could release tens of billions for government priorities
Published on: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.
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Condition of school buildings
Published on: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.
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Investigation into government funding to charities during the COVID-19 pandemic
Published on:This investigation explores government’s funding to charities during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Whistleblowing: the NAO’s role
Learn about whistleblowing and the Comptroller & Auditor General’s role as a ‘prescribed person’ who can receive whistleblowing disclosures.
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The energy supplier market
Published on:This report examines the recent exit of energy suppliers from the market and government’s role in managing the exits.
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Efficiency savings require learning past lessons
Published on: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.
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How to audit artificial intelligence models
Published on: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 […]
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Cyber security: has the pandemic changed anything?
Published on: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.
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The government’s preparedness for the COVID-19 pandemic: lessons for government on risk management
Published on:The report sets out central government’s risk analysis, planning, and mitigation strategies prior to the arrival of the COVID-19 pandemic
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Sports Council for Northern Ireland Lottery Distribution annual report and accounts 2014-15
Published on:The C&AG has reported on the 2014-15 accounts of the Sports Council for Northern Ireland Lottery Distribution.
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Government lacks clarity on the impact of its funding for independent adult hospices as demand rises for palliative and end-of-life care
Published on:A report from the NAO examines the financial resilience of the adult hospice sector in England, focusing on the financial state of the sector
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Support for innovation to deliver net zero
Published on:This report examines the government’s approach to investment in research and innovation to deliver net zero.
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Department for Work and Pensions Accounts 2024-25
Published on:Gareth Davies, the Comptroller and Auditor General, has reported on the 2024-25 accounts of the Department for Work and Pensions.
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Accessibility statement for National Audit Office websites
This statement looks at how accessible our websites are, what we’re doing to improve, and what to do if you have any issues.
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Financial sustainability of schools in England
Published on:This report examines the financial sustainability of mainstream schools in England.
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Investigation into the UNBOXED festival
Published on: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.