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Managing flood risk: a data visualisation

Explore flood defence data by region or local authority with our interactive map tool.

Published:
27 Nov 2020

Managing flood risk

This report evaluates whether government’s approach to managing the risks of flooding and coastal erosion is achieving value for money.

Sector(s): Energy and environment

Performance Improvement area(s): Environmental sustainability, Infrastructure finance, Operational and programme delivery

Department(s): Department for Environment Food and Rural Affairs

Published:
27 Nov 2020

Spring 2021

Improving the performance of defence equipment contracts

Over many years the NAO has reported on delays and cost overruns across significant Ministry of Defence (MoD) equipment procurement programmes, such as boats 4-7 of the Astute attack submarine (£1 billion over budget) and the Queen Elizabeth aircraft carriers (£2.75 billion over budget). Our recent report Defence Capabilities: delivering what was promised, found that … Read more

Posted 26 November 2020 in: National security

Performance Improvement area(s): Commercial capability and contract management, Managing major projects

Contact:

NAO Press Office
+44 (0)20 7798 7400 or email pressoffice@nao.org.uk

Investigation into government procurement during the COVID-19 pandemic

This investigation sets out the facts relating to government procurement during the COVID-19 pandemic up to 31 July 2020.

Sector(s): Commissioning and contract management, Government, efficiency and transparency, Health and social care

Performance Improvement area(s): COVID-19

Department(s): Cabinet Office, Department of Health and Social Care

Published:
26 Nov 2020

Lessons learned from Major Programmes

This report examines lessons from our work on major programmes, including transport, defence and energy programmes.

Sector(s): Government, efficiency and transparency, Infrastructure

Performance Improvement area(s): Infrastructure finance, Managing major projects, Operational and programme delivery

Department(s): Department for Transport, Ministry of Defence

Published:
20 Nov 2020

Early 2021

BBC strategic financial management

This report will assess how the BBC has positioned itself to respond to its current financial challenges and opportunities.

Posted 13 November 2020 in: Arts, media and sport

Performance Improvement area(s): Financial and service sustainability, Financial management

Contact:

NAO Press Office
+44 (0)20 7798 7400 or email pressoffice@nao.org.uk

Find a local public body’s audit report

This map tool map lets you explore where auditors have issued non-standard reports locally in the NHS and local government in England.

Published:
13 Nov 2020

Spring 2021

Investigation into government funding to charities during the COVID-19 pandemic

This report will set out DCMS’ objectives for funding to charities during the pandemic and whether it is meeting them.

Posted 12 November 2020 in: Arts, media and sport

Performance Improvement area(s): COVID-19

Contact:

NAO Press Office
+44 (0)20 7798 7400 or email pressoffice@nao.org.uk

Achieving government’s long-term environmental goals

This report examines how government has set itself up to deliver its long-term environmental goals.

Sector(s): Energy and environment

Performance Improvement area(s): Environmental sustainability, Managing major projects, Operational and programme delivery, Performance measurement

Department(s): Department for Environment Food and Rural Affairs

Published:
11 Nov 2020