Cabinet Office Annual Report and Accounts 2022-23
The Cabinet Office has published its Annual Report and Accounts for 2022-23, which includes the C&AG’s audit certificate and report.
Source · Recommendations & oversight
National Audit Office
NAO value-for-money reports examining the economy, efficiency, and effectiveness of government spending. Recommendations are tracked against government responses and, where a PAC hearing followed, linked to the committee's own recommendations and Treasury Minute responses.
2,824 reports
2,175 recommendations
1,827 confirmed by NAO
61% implementation rate
Reports
Sports Council for Northern Ireland Lottery Distribution Accounts 2015-16
The C&AG has reported on the 2015-16 accounts of the Sports Council for Northern Ireland Lottery Distribution.
Approaches to achieving net zero across the UK
Achieving net zero by 2050 in the UK will require co-ordinated action by the UK and devolved governments, due to different challenges faced.
Defence inventory management
Delivery to the frontline is still being put at risk by longstanding weaknesses in inventory management, despite the Ministry of Defence taking steps to improve, according to a new National Audit Office report.
DVLA Annual Report & Accounts 2022-23
The C&AG has released his annual report on the Driver & Vehicle Licensing Agency’s collection of Vehicle Excise Duty.
Whole of Government Accounts 2020-21
The Comptroller and Auditor General (C&AG) of the NAO has reported on the 2020-21 Whole of Government Accounts.
Lessons learned: competition in public procurement
Funding of Coventry City of Culture Trust
A factual overview of funding provided to the Coventry City of Culture Trust, which became insolvent in March 2023.
Progress with the New Hospital Programme
Our report found that the New Hospital Programme (NHP) has experienced delays and is expected to deliver 32 of the intended target of 40 new hospitals by 2030.
Report by the Comptroller and Auditor General: HM Revenue & Customs 2022-23 Accounts
HM Revenue & Customs 2022-23 Accounts
Gareth Davies, the Comptroller and Auditor General (C&AG) of the NAO, has reported on the 2022-23 accounts of HMRC.
Royal Household spending and accountability
Our report describes the role of public money in financing the Royal Household and how the funds are used.
Preparedness for online safety regulation
Our report looks at whether the preparations undertaken by DSIT (and previously DCMS) and Ofcom for the implementation of the new online safety legislation are sufficiently advanced.
BBC Television Licence Fee Trust Statement 2022-23
The C&AG’s report focuses on the BBC’s performance against its objective of collecting licence fee revenue and levels of licence fee evasion.
DWP Report on Account 2022/23
Department for Work and Pensions Accounts 2022-23
Gareth Davies, the head of the NAO, has reported on the DWP’s 2022-23 accounts and has qualified his audit opinion.
Managing government borrowing
The environment for government borrowing has become more challenging in recent years – requiring sustained focus from government.
Waste management: data visualisation
Interactive map showing local authority spend on waste, recycling rates and waste management sites in England.
The government’s resources and waste reforms for England
Our report assesses government’s progress in tackling unnecessary waste, and concludes it lacks effective long-term plans.
Department for Education: sustainability overview
This report gives an overview of the approach taken by the Department for Education (DfE) to environmental sustainability.
Condition of school buildings
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.
Transforming health assessments for disability benefits
An early assessment of the progress DWP is making with plans to transform the application and assessment process for disability benefits.
Access to unplanned or urgent care
A National Audit Office (NAO) report assessing the government’s approach to improving urgent and emergency care services in England.
The asylum and protection transformation programme
This report examines the Home Office’s progress in delivering the asylum and protection transformation programme., including the potential impact of the programme on the wider asylum system.
Update on the rollout of smart meters
The government has made progress with the rollout of smart meters – but it’s slower than planned and there are challenges in meeting its latest set of targets.
Response and delivery evidence
| Status | Recommendations | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Implemented | 1,320 | 61% |
| Accepted | 1,718 | 79% |
| Partially accepted | 200 | 9% |
| Work in progress | 503 | 23% |
| Rejected | 41 | 2% |
| Confirmed by NAO follow-up | 1,827 | 84% |
| Methodology: status determined from departmental responses, Treasury Minute responses, PAC follow-up hearings, and NAO own progress tracking. | ||
Departments named in NAO reports
Department of Health and Social Care (126 reports)
HM Treasury (95 reports)
Cabinet Office (88 reports)
Department for Business, Energy & Industrial Strategy (81 reports)
Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government (76 reports)
HM Revenue and Customs (74 reports)
Department for Work and Pensions (66 reports)
Ministry of Defence (63 reports)
Department for Education (63 reports)
Department for Transport (62 reports)
Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs (56 reports)
Devolved administrations (56 reports)
Home Office (53 reports)
Ministry of Justice (39 reports)
Department for Culture, Media & Sport (30 reports)