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The government is implementing new annual climate-related reporting requirements in central government, aiming to improve transparency and accountability.
Our new report has recommendations to support the implementation of these new requirements.
Report: www.nao.org.uk/reports/impl...
Our new report has recommendations to support the implementation of these new requirements.
Report: www.nao.org.uk/reports/impl...
November 28, 2025 at 7:00 AM
The government is implementing new annual climate-related reporting requirements in central government, aiming to improve transparency and accountability.
Our new report has recommendations to support the implementation of these new requirements.
Report: www.nao.org.uk/reports/impl...
Our new report has recommendations to support the implementation of these new requirements.
Report: www.nao.org.uk/reports/impl...
We recently announced upcoming reports, including:
• Electronic monitoring: responding to increasing demand
• Investigation into shared ownership
• FCDO’s response to humanitarian crises
Find out more ⤵️
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• Electronic monitoring: responding to increasing demand
• Investigation into shared ownership
• FCDO’s response to humanitarian crises
Find out more ⤵️
www.nao.org.uk/work-in-prog...
Work in progress - National Audit Office
Our schedule of future publications.
www.nao.org.uk
November 27, 2025 at 4:48 PM
We recently announced upcoming reports, including:
• Electronic monitoring: responding to increasing demand
• Investigation into shared ownership
• FCDO’s response to humanitarian crises
Find out more ⤵️
www.nao.org.uk/work-in-prog...
• Electronic monitoring: responding to increasing demand
• Investigation into shared ownership
• FCDO’s response to humanitarian crises
Find out more ⤵️
www.nao.org.uk/work-in-prog...
Our 2024-25 overview of the Department for Work & Pensions looks at:
• where & how DWP spent £298bn
• estimated levels of benefit overpayments, including Carer's Allowance
• our insights into DWP's financial management, productivity & resilience
Read our overview ⤵️
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• where & how DWP spent £298bn
• estimated levels of benefit overpayments, including Carer's Allowance
• our insights into DWP's financial management, productivity & resilience
Read our overview ⤵️
www.nao.org.uk/overviews/de...
November 27, 2025 at 9:31 AM
Our 2024-25 overview of the Department for Work & Pensions looks at:
• where & how DWP spent £298bn
• estimated levels of benefit overpayments, including Carer's Allowance
• our insights into DWP's financial management, productivity & resilience
Read our overview ⤵️
www.nao.org.uk/overviews/de...
• where & how DWP spent £298bn
• estimated levels of benefit overpayments, including Carer's Allowance
• our insights into DWP's financial management, productivity & resilience
Read our overview ⤵️
www.nao.org.uk/overviews/de...
We've published our latest overview of Ministry of Housing, Communities & Local Government.
In 2024-25, MHCLG spent £46.2 billion, of which:
• £34 billion was allocated to Local Government
• £12 billion was allocated to Housing and Communities
Read more ⬇️
www.nao.org.uk/overviews/mi...
In 2024-25, MHCLG spent £46.2 billion, of which:
• £34 billion was allocated to Local Government
• £12 billion was allocated to Housing and Communities
Read more ⬇️
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Ministry of Housing, Communities & Local Government 2024-25 - NAO overview
In 2024-25, MHCLG reported net operating expenditure of £46.2 billion. Our overview of MHCLG for 2024-25 shows where that money was spent.
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November 25, 2025 at 10:00 AM
We've published our latest overview of Ministry of Housing, Communities & Local Government.
In 2024-25, MHCLG spent £46.2 billion, of which:
• £34 billion was allocated to Local Government
• £12 billion was allocated to Housing and Communities
Read more ⬇️
www.nao.org.uk/overviews/mi...
In 2024-25, MHCLG spent £46.2 billion, of which:
• £34 billion was allocated to Local Government
• £12 billion was allocated to Housing and Communities
Read more ⬇️
www.nao.org.uk/overviews/mi...
Government doesn't know how departments are using consultants, or how much they cost, which could delay ambitions to spend less on external consultants.
Our lessons learned report: www.nao.org.uk/insights/gov...
Good practice guide on working with consultants: www.nao.org.uk/insights/usi...
Our lessons learned report: www.nao.org.uk/insights/gov...
Good practice guide on working with consultants: www.nao.org.uk/insights/usi...
November 21, 2025 at 7:00 AM
Government doesn't know how departments are using consultants, or how much they cost, which could delay ambitions to spend less on external consultants.
Our lessons learned report: www.nao.org.uk/insights/gov...
Good practice guide on working with consultants: www.nao.org.uk/insights/usi...
Our lessons learned report: www.nao.org.uk/insights/gov...
Good practice guide on working with consultants: www.nao.org.uk/insights/usi...
We recently announced upcoming reports, including:
• Resilience of the UK food supply chain to disruptions
• Financial audit insights 2025
Find out more ⬇️
www.nao.org.uk/work-in-prog...
• Resilience of the UK food supply chain to disruptions
• Financial audit insights 2025
Find out more ⬇️
www.nao.org.uk/work-in-prog...
Work in progress - National Audit Office
Our schedule of future publications.
www.nao.org.uk
November 20, 2025 at 3:18 PM
We recently announced upcoming reports, including:
• Resilience of the UK food supply chain to disruptions
• Financial audit insights 2025
Find out more ⬇️
www.nao.org.uk/work-in-prog...
• Resilience of the UK food supply chain to disruptions
• Financial audit insights 2025
Find out more ⬇️
www.nao.org.uk/work-in-prog...
BBC World Service has made savings of £47m since 2022, following spending reductions across the entire BBC.
These savings have mainly been made through TV and radio closures, which has contributed to audience numbers falling by 52 million.
Report: www.nao.org.uk/reports/the-...
These savings have mainly been made through TV and radio closures, which has contributed to audience numbers falling by 52 million.
Report: www.nao.org.uk/reports/the-...
November 19, 2025 at 8:13 AM
BBC World Service has made savings of £47m since 2022, following spending reductions across the entire BBC.
These savings have mainly been made through TV and radio closures, which has contributed to audience numbers falling by 52 million.
Report: www.nao.org.uk/reports/the-...
These savings have mainly been made through TV and radio closures, which has contributed to audience numbers falling by 52 million.
Report: www.nao.org.uk/reports/the-...
The C&AG has provided a clean opinion on the Defra financial statements for the first time since 2018-19. He commends Defra and the Environment Agency for the progress they have made in asset data supporting their valuation of key infrastructure.
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www.nao.org.uk/reports/defr...
Read ⬇️
www.nao.org.uk/reports/defr...
November 17, 2025 at 7:00 AM
The C&AG has provided a clean opinion on the Defra financial statements for the first time since 2018-19. He commends Defra and the Environment Agency for the progress they have made in asset data supporting their valuation of key infrastructure.
Read ⬇️
www.nao.org.uk/reports/defr...
Read ⬇️
www.nao.org.uk/reports/defr...
We recently announced upcoming reports, including:
• Regulating water, energy and broadband to protect consumers
• Managing government’s financial investments: the Financial Transaction Control Framework
Find out more ⤵️
www.nao.org.uk/work-in-prog...
• Regulating water, energy and broadband to protect consumers
• Managing government’s financial investments: the Financial Transaction Control Framework
Find out more ⤵️
www.nao.org.uk/work-in-prog...
Work in progress - National Audit Office
Our schedule of future publications.
www.nao.org.uk
November 14, 2025 at 2:00 PM
We recently announced upcoming reports, including:
• Regulating water, energy and broadband to protect consumers
• Managing government’s financial investments: the Financial Transaction Control Framework
Find out more ⤵️
www.nao.org.uk/work-in-prog...
• Regulating water, energy and broadband to protect consumers
• Managing government’s financial investments: the Financial Transaction Control Framework
Find out more ⤵️
www.nao.org.uk/work-in-prog...
National Savings and Investments raises funds for government by borrowing from savers who invest in products such as Premium Bonds.
While digitally transforming its business, NS&I has faced cost increases, delays & procurement issues.
Our report: www.nao.org.uk/reports/nati...
While digitally transforming its business, NS&I has faced cost increases, delays & procurement issues.
Our report: www.nao.org.uk/reports/nati...
November 14, 2025 at 7:00 AM
National Savings and Investments raises funds for government by borrowing from savers who invest in products such as Premium Bonds.
While digitally transforming its business, NS&I has faced cost increases, delays & procurement issues.
Our report: www.nao.org.uk/reports/nati...
While digitally transforming its business, NS&I has faced cost increases, delays & procurement issues.
Our report: www.nao.org.uk/reports/nati...
The Comptroller & Auditor General has qualified the Ministry of Defence's financial accounts for 2024-25. This is on the basis of both financial statements and regularity.
Find out more here: www.nao.org.uk/reports/mini...
Find out more here: www.nao.org.uk/reports/mini...
November 13, 2025 at 7:00 AM
The Comptroller & Auditor General has qualified the Ministry of Defence's financial accounts for 2024-25. This is on the basis of both financial statements and regularity.
Find out more here: www.nao.org.uk/reports/mini...
Find out more here: www.nao.org.uk/reports/mini...
Join our Building Trust in Markets webinar at 3pm on the 18th November to see hear how regulators can rebuild trust.
With speakers from the FCA, Ofqual and the FRC, they'll share practical insights and proactive steps regulators can take.
Register here⬇️
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With speakers from the FCA, Ofqual and the FRC, they'll share practical insights and proactive steps regulators can take.
Register here⬇️
events.teams.microsoft.com/event/29b29c...
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November 12, 2025 at 9:56 AM
Join our Building Trust in Markets webinar at 3pm on the 18th November to see hear how regulators can rebuild trust.
With speakers from the FCA, Ofqual and the FRC, they'll share practical insights and proactive steps regulators can take.
Register here⬇️
events.teams.microsoft.com/event/29b29c...
With speakers from the FCA, Ofqual and the FRC, they'll share practical insights and proactive steps regulators can take.
Register here⬇️
events.teams.microsoft.com/event/29b29c...
Our 2024-25 overview of the Department for Energy Security & Net Zero looks at:
• what DESNZ spent £6.7 billion on
• its approach to clean power and delivering net zero
• its focus on improving resilience and productivity
Read the overview ⤵️
www.nao.org.uk/overviews/de...
• what DESNZ spent £6.7 billion on
• its approach to clean power and delivering net zero
• its focus on improving resilience and productivity
Read the overview ⤵️
www.nao.org.uk/overviews/de...
Department for Energy Security and Net Zero 2024-25 - NAO overview
DESNZ spent £6.7 billion in 2024-25 on a range of activities and arm’s-length bodies – an increase of £0.2 billion from 2023-24.
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November 11, 2025 at 10:04 AM
Our 2024-25 overview of the Department for Energy Security & Net Zero looks at:
• what DESNZ spent £6.7 billion on
• its approach to clean power and delivering net zero
• its focus on improving resilience and productivity
Read the overview ⤵️
www.nao.org.uk/overviews/de...
• what DESNZ spent £6.7 billion on
• its approach to clean power and delivering net zero
• its focus on improving resilience and productivity
Read the overview ⤵️
www.nao.org.uk/overviews/de...
We recently announced an upcoming report on increasing construction skills.
Find out more here ⤵️
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Find out more here ⤵️
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Increasing construction skills - NAO work in progress
Our study will look at whether government is well-placed to secure value for money in delivering the construction skills required by employers
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November 7, 2025 at 10:47 AM
We recently announced an upcoming report on increasing construction skills.
Find out more here ⤵️
www.nao.org.uk/work-in-prog...
Find out more here ⤵️
www.nao.org.uk/work-in-prog...
In 2024-25, HMRC collected £875.9 billion in tax revenue, an increase of 3.9% on the last financial year.
HMRC's spending also decreased, from £7.2 billion to £6.6 billion.
Read our overview of HMRC 👇
www.nao.org.uk/overviews/hm...
HMRC's spending also decreased, from £7.2 billion to £6.6 billion.
Read our overview of HMRC 👇
www.nao.org.uk/overviews/hm...
HM Revenue & Customs 2024-25 - NAO overview
In 2024-25 HMRC collected £875.9 billion in tax revenue, and spent £6.6 billion. Read our overview of HMRC.
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November 6, 2025 at 9:59 AM
In 2024-25, HMRC collected £875.9 billion in tax revenue, an increase of 3.9% on the last financial year.
HMRC's spending also decreased, from £7.2 billion to £6.6 billion.
Read our overview of HMRC 👇
www.nao.org.uk/overviews/hm...
HMRC's spending also decreased, from £7.2 billion to £6.6 billion.
Read our overview of HMRC 👇
www.nao.org.uk/overviews/hm...
Police forces need to improve productivity to respond to changing demands and meet government commitments like the neighbourhood policing guarantee.
We have identified five barriers the Home Office must address to improve police productivity.
Report: www.nao.org.uk/reports/poli...
We have identified five barriers the Home Office must address to improve police productivity.
Report: www.nao.org.uk/reports/poli...
November 4, 2025 at 12:30 PM
Police forces need to improve productivity to respond to changing demands and meet government commitments like the neighbourhood policing guarantee.
We have identified five barriers the Home Office must address to improve police productivity.
Report: www.nao.org.uk/reports/poli...
We have identified five barriers the Home Office must address to improve police productivity.
Report: www.nao.org.uk/reports/poli...
Our latest overview of the Department for Transport looks at:
• spending patterns and performance
• major transport projects
• key risks facing DfT and areas of focus for improved resilience and productivity
Read it here: www.nao.org.uk/overviews/de...
• spending patterns and performance
• major transport projects
• key risks facing DfT and areas of focus for improved resilience and productivity
Read it here: www.nao.org.uk/overviews/de...
Department for Transport 2024-25 - NAO overview
In 2024-25, the Department for Transport's net spend was £41.3 billion. Our overview provides insight on where this money was spent.
www.nao.org.uk
November 4, 2025 at 9:53 AM
Our latest overview of the Department for Transport looks at:
• spending patterns and performance
• major transport projects
• key risks facing DfT and areas of focus for improved resilience and productivity
Read it here: www.nao.org.uk/overviews/de...
• spending patterns and performance
• major transport projects
• key risks facing DfT and areas of focus for improved resilience and productivity
Read it here: www.nao.org.uk/overviews/de...
Police forces are under growing pressure as crime evolves. This is putting strain on their finances, which may impact services in the long-term. Report director Oliver Lodge spoke to Times Radio: www.thetimes.com/radio/show/2...
Read our report: www.nao.org.uk/reports/poli...
Read our report: www.nao.org.uk/reports/poli...
November 3, 2025 at 3:00 PM
Police forces are under growing pressure as crime evolves. This is putting strain on their finances, which may impact services in the long-term. Report director Oliver Lodge spoke to Times Radio: www.thetimes.com/radio/show/2...
Read our report: www.nao.org.uk/reports/poli...
Read our report: www.nao.org.uk/reports/poli...
Police forces need to improve productivity to respond to changing demands and meet government commitments like the neighbourhood policing guarantee.
We have identified five barriers the Home Office must address to improve police productivity.
Read our report: www.nao.org.uk/reports/poli...
We have identified five barriers the Home Office must address to improve police productivity.
Read our report: www.nao.org.uk/reports/poli...
Police productivity - NAO report
We examine how the Home Office is supporting police forces to improve their productivity and long-term financial sustainability.
www.nao.org.uk
November 3, 2025 at 9:40 AM
Police forces need to improve productivity to respond to changing demands and meet government commitments like the neighbourhood policing guarantee.
We have identified five barriers the Home Office must address to improve police productivity.
Read our report: www.nao.org.uk/reports/poli...
We have identified five barriers the Home Office must address to improve police productivity.
Read our report: www.nao.org.uk/reports/poli...
We recently published our 2024/25 audit certificates for:
• Cabinet Office
• Ministry of Justice
• Department for Culture, Media & Sport
You can find all of our published financial audits on our website: nao.org.uk/report_types...
• Cabinet Office
• Ministry of Justice
• Department for Culture, Media & Sport
You can find all of our published financial audits on our website: nao.org.uk/report_types...
November 2, 2025 at 10:00 AM
We recently published our 2024/25 audit certificates for:
• Cabinet Office
• Ministry of Justice
• Department for Culture, Media & Sport
You can find all of our published financial audits on our website: nao.org.uk/report_types...
• Cabinet Office
• Ministry of Justice
• Department for Culture, Media & Sport
You can find all of our published financial audits on our website: nao.org.uk/report_types...
Councils spent £2.3 billion on home to school transport last year - £415 million more than budgeted.
We recommend that upcoming SEND reforms consider implications for transport, so the whole system works better for children & their families.
Read more: www.nao.org.uk/reports/home...
We recommend that upcoming SEND reforms consider implications for transport, so the whole system works better for children & their families.
Read more: www.nao.org.uk/reports/home...
October 31, 2025 at 12:30 PM
Councils spent £2.3 billion on home to school transport last year - £415 million more than budgeted.
We recommend that upcoming SEND reforms consider implications for transport, so the whole system works better for children & their families.
Read more: www.nao.org.uk/reports/home...
We recommend that upcoming SEND reforms consider implications for transport, so the whole system works better for children & their families.
Read more: www.nao.org.uk/reports/home...
Councils spent £2.3 billion on home to school transport last year - £415 million more than budgeted.
We recommend that upcoming SEND reforms consider implications for transport, so the whole system works better for children & their families.
Report: www.nao.org.uk/reports/home...
We recommend that upcoming SEND reforms consider implications for transport, so the whole system works better for children & their families.
Report: www.nao.org.uk/reports/home...
October 31, 2025 at 7:00 AM
Councils spent £2.3 billion on home to school transport last year - £415 million more than budgeted.
We recommend that upcoming SEND reforms consider implications for transport, so the whole system works better for children & their families.
Report: www.nao.org.uk/reports/home...
We recommend that upcoming SEND reforms consider implications for transport, so the whole system works better for children & their families.
Report: www.nao.org.uk/reports/home...
Government doesn't know how reliant it is on independent adult hospices for the provision of palliative and end-of-life care.
With more people dying in England each year, the sustainability of independent hospices is of national importance.
Read: www.nao.org.uk/reports/the-...
With more people dying in England each year, the sustainability of independent hospices is of national importance.
Read: www.nao.org.uk/reports/the-...
October 29, 2025 at 7:00 AM
Government doesn't know how reliant it is on independent adult hospices for the provision of palliative and end-of-life care.
With more people dying in England each year, the sustainability of independent hospices is of national importance.
Read: www.nao.org.uk/reports/the-...
With more people dying in England each year, the sustainability of independent hospices is of national importance.
Read: www.nao.org.uk/reports/the-...
We recently announced upcoming reports, including:
• Innovation in transport
• Northern Powerhouse Rail
Find out more ⤵️
www.nao.org.uk/work-in-prog...
• Innovation in transport
• Northern Powerhouse Rail
Find out more ⤵️
www.nao.org.uk/work-in-prog...
Work in progress - National Audit Office
Our schedule of future publications.
www.nao.org.uk
October 25, 2025 at 9:28 AM
We recently announced upcoming reports, including:
• Innovation in transport
• Northern Powerhouse Rail
Find out more ⤵️
www.nao.org.uk/work-in-prog...
• Innovation in transport
• Northern Powerhouse Rail
Find out more ⤵️
www.nao.org.uk/work-in-prog...
Risks in the government’s plans to ease the Probation Service's workload must be actively managed to ensure it can rehabilitate offenders and protect the public, amid weak performance in the service.
Our report ⬇️
www.nao.org.uk/reports/buil...
Our report ⬇️
www.nao.org.uk/reports/buil...
Building an effective and resilient Probation Service - NAO report
Government must actively manage risks associated with its plan to boost weak performance in the Probation Service.
www.nao.org.uk
October 24, 2025 at 10:36 AM
Risks in the government’s plans to ease the Probation Service's workload must be actively managed to ensure it can rehabilitate offenders and protect the public, amid weak performance in the service.
Our report ⬇️
www.nao.org.uk/reports/buil...
Our report ⬇️
www.nao.org.uk/reports/buil...