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Recommendation 6

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There has been gradual improvement to reporting timescales since 2019–20, with nearly two-thirds of government...

Conclusion
There has been gradual improvement to reporting timescales since 2019–20, with nearly two-thirds of government bodies publishing their 2024–25 accounts by summer recess in 2025.12 The NAO report notes recent improvements were built on the provision of high-quality draft accounts and supporting evidence, demonstrating the value of senior management prioritising timely publication of ARAs.13