Investigation into government’s actions to combat waste crime in England
This investigation assesses government’s oversight of the waste industry and what action is taken to address illegal activity.
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
Managing cross-border travel during the COVID-19 pandemic
This report considers the effectiveness of the UK government’s cross-border travel measures during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Managing reductions in Official Development Assistance spending
This report examines the government’s management of the reduction in Official Development Assistance spending.
Investigation into the management of PPE contracts
This investigation examines DHSC’s performance in managing PPE contracts. It is a factual account of what has happened since November 2020.
The Police Uplift Programme
This report examines whether the Home Office is well placed to deliver value for money from the Police Uplift Programme.
Investigation into the government’s contracts with Randox Laboratories Ltd
This report is a detailed review of government contracts let to Randox between January 2020 and December 2021.
Investigation into the British Steel pension scheme
This investigation examines the British Steel Pension Scheme.
The Ajax programme
This report assesses the problems that the Ajax programme has encountered and the challenges the MoD faces in delivering it.
Regulating the financial sustainability of higher education providers in England
This report looks at the Office for Student’s responsibilities for financial regulation of higher education providers.
Planting Trees in England
This report evaluates whether Defra’s management of new tree-planting schemes is likely to achieve value for money.
Child Maintenance
This report looks at whether the government is achieving value for money in its management of child maintenance.
Interactive map of the criminal 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.
The rollout of the COVID-19 vaccination programme in England
This report evaluates the government’s COVID-19 vaccine programme focusing on events up to the end of October 2021.
The Equipment Plan 2021 to 2031
This report examines whether the Ministry of Defence has managed to reduce the risks to affordability in its Equipment Plan.
Investigation into the implementation of IR35 tax reforms
This investigation sets out how HMRC introduced the 2017 IR35 reforms, and what lessons it has learned and taken forward.
Supporting local economic growth
This report considers lessons DLUHC has learned from implementing local growth policies, and how it has applied them.
The Department of Health and Social Care annual report and accounts 2020-2021
The National Audit Office has reported on the 2020-21 accounts of the Department of Health and Social Care.
The decommissioning of the AGR nuclear power stations
This report examines whether government’s arrangements for decommissioning AGR nuclear power stations will lead to better value for money.
Financial modelling in government
This report examines the use of financial models across government.
Administration of Welsh rates of income tax 2020-21
This report examines HMRC’s administration of Welsh income tax.
Restoration and Renewal of the Palace of Westminster: Progress update
This report provides a progress update on the Palace of Westminster Restoration and Renewal Programme.
Ministry of Defence Annual Report and Accounts 2020-21
The C&AG has reported on the 2020-21 accounts of the Ministry of Defence.
Improving outcomes for women in the criminal justice system
This report examines the Ministry of Justice’s strategy to improve outcomes for women in the criminal justice system.
Administration of Scottish Income tax 2020-21
This report examines HMRC’s administration of Scottish income tax.
BBC savings and reform
This report examines the BBC’s progress in delivering its savings and reform programme.
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)