The repurchase of the service family accommodation estate
The sale and leaseback of military housing by MoD cost billions, but a new agreement should help to reduce losses in the long term
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
HMRC’s use of travel data to tackle fraud and error in Child Benefit payments
This investigation provides an assessment of HMRC’s specific compliance intervention for Child Benefit using Home Office travel data.
The Government Finance Function’s strategy to 2030
Better financial management is critical to improving productivity, cutting waste and delivering better value for taxpayers.
Whole of Government Accounts 2024-25
The C&AG has issued a disclaimed opinion on the Whole of Government Accounts for 2024-25, the third year in a row this has happened
Investigation into the financial sustainability of the British Council
This NAO report covers how the loan structure provides a viable pathway for FCDO recovering the initial money lent to the British Council.
Restoration and Renewal of the Palace of Westminster: 2026 Update
The NAO has examined the proposals for restoring the Palace of Westminster and has assessed them against established practice.
Responding to sudden-onset humanitarian crises
This report examines FCDO’s response to sudden onset humanitarian crises and whether it is cost effective, as well as future delivery risks.
Regulating water, energy and broadband to protect consumers in vulnerable circumstances
The report examined how Ofcom, Ofwat and Ofgem support consumers in vulnerable circumstances and whether they can get the help they need from their providers
Investigation into residential property arrangements with members of the Royal Family
Rent and lease arrangements for members of the Royal Family differ depending on why they require accommodation and which organisation provides the property.
Government support for Sizewell C
Sizewell C
This report assesses the implications of the Sizewell C construction deal for taxpayers, electricity consumers, and investors.
Innovation in transport
Stronger support for innovation in transport sector can unlock economic, environmental and consumer benefits.
Responding to changing demand for school places
This report looks at DfE’s approach to overseeing and supporting a resilient school system in England that can respond to changing pupil demand.
Government’s compensation and financial recognition schemes
Government compensation schemes have made changes and improvements to claims handling but there is still work to do to reach all those potentially eligible.
Investigation into shared ownership
Shared ownership is now the largest government-backed housing scheme, but not all consumers understand it fully and some face unexpected fees.
Managing the government’s financial investments
Fully implementing the government’s control framework can enable more effective management of its financial investments.
Managing the government's financial investments: the Financial Transaction Control Framework
The Nature for Climate Fund
Defra’s Nature for Climate Fund has helped boost tree planting and peatland restoration but work is now needed to maintain momentum
The UK’s resilience to severe space weather
This National Audit Office (NAO) report examines the government’s work to increase the UK’s resilience to the risk of severe space weather.
Investigation into the Afghan resettlement schemes
Government must overcome challenges to ensure its programme to resettle thousands of Afghan citizens in the UK is successfully completed.
Investigation into the government’s intervention in British Steel’s Scunthorpe site
This investigation examines the government’s 2025 intervention in British Steel’s Scunthorpe site, led by DBT.
DSIT’s investment in research infrastructure
Under DSIT administration, research infrastructure better reflects national policy but key projects are causing concern.
Northern Powerhouse Rail
Northern Powerhouse Rail’s success is dependent on better cross-government working and stronger ties to the government’s economic strategy.
The financial resilience of DCMS-sponsored museums and galleries
This National Audit Office report reviews how well the 15 DCMS-sponsored museums and galleries and DCMS have manages financial challenges.
Update on government shared services
Government efforts to pool ‘back office’ functions into a central, shared services structure are still facing uncertainty and delay.
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