This report examines the progress made in improving the timeliness of auditor reporting on English local public bodies’ financial statements. Delays in completing audited accounts can have significant implications for local accountability and the effective management of public money.
This report examines how effectively National Highways, and the Department for Transport are managing risks to value for money across the portfolio of road enhancement projects.
This report examines how effectively National Highways and DfT are managing risks to value for money across the portfolio of road enhancement projects.
The Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency has been processing standard driving licences at normal levels following the backlog that resulted from the COVID-19 pandemic, but there are still delays in applications from drivers with medical conditions, according to the National Audit Office.
This report examines progress in establishing Integrated Care Systems in England.
This interactive tool provides a map of England allowing users to explore a range of data aggregated at Integrated Care System (ICS) levels.
Find the NAO’s reports, insights and overviews by government department or other public body.
This study will assess whether the Department and Network Rail’s are in a position to deliver the Transpennine Route Upgrade successfully.
This study examines whether the government and Network Rail are in a position to deliver the Transpennine Route Upgrade successfully.
This report looks at the set-up of the UK infrastructure Bank, including HM Treasury’s planning before launch.
This report examines government’s progress in tackling local breaches of NO2 limits and its performance on air quality more broadly.
This report examines government’s progress in tackling local breaches of NO2 limits and its performance on air quality more broadly.
This piece explains how the NAO uses spatial analytics to bring audit teams closer to the data and visualise the complex geographic relationships at work behind the scenes in the justice system.
This interactive map displays the network of geographies covered by bodies in the criminal justice system, such as the police, courts and probation services.
This report examines whether government’s arrangements for decommissioning AGR nuclear power stations will lead to better value for money.
Public bodies should demonstrate robust, independent oversight of both their contractual arrangements and overall commercial portfolios
Briefing note to support the APPG for Cycling and Walking’s inquiry into DfT’s forthcoming Cycling and Walking Investment Strategy 2.
Data visualisation describing changes in English local authorities’ financial circumstances over the last decade.
This new report responds to a request from the Environmental Audit Committee to examine local government and net zero.
This new report responds to a request from the Environmental Audit Committee to examine local government and net zero.