Local auditor reporting in England 2018
The number of NHS and local government bodies with weaknesses in their arrangements for delivering value for money is increasing.
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 the Bank of England’s Central Services
This report examines whether the Bank of England has a sufficiently ambitious strategy for developing efficient and cost-effective Central Services.
A review of the role and costs of clinical commissioning groups
This sets out the role, costs and performance of CCGs, the changing commissioning landscape and the future of CCGs.
Investigation into the British Army’s Recruiting Partnering Project
We have reviewed the Army’s implementation of the Recruiting Partnering Project and its management of the contract with Capita.
E20: renewing the EastEnders set
This report examines whether the BBC has managed E20 in a way that is likely to achieve value for money.
Child Maintenance Client Funds Account 2017-2018
The C&AG has published his audit opinions for 2017-18 on the 1993, 2003 and 2012 Child Maintenance Schemes
The Motability scheme
This report considers: the Motability scheme’s customer offer and performance; Motability Operations’ financial model; and the scheme’s governance arrangements.
Handling of the Windrush situation
This study examines how the Home Office handled the impact of its immigration policies on the Windrush generation.
Administration of Scottish Income Tax 2017-18
This report considers the administration of the Scottish income tax in 2017-18.
Exiting the EU: The financial settlement – follow-up report
This report aims to provide greater clarity on the financial settlement in advance of the ‘meaningful vote’.
Improving government’s planning and spending framework
This report reviews government’s progress in improving the planning and spending framework since we last reported in July 2016.
Rolling out smart meters
This report examines the Department for Business, Energy & Industrial Strategy’s progress in rolling out smart meters.
Investigation into the BBC’s engagement with personal service companies
This investigation examines issues related to individuals the BBC hires as freelancers, particularly those hired through personal service companies.
Academy Schools Sector in England Consolidated annual report and accounts 2016/17
The Comptroller and Auditor General has qualified his audit opinion on these accounts.
The Equipment Plan 2018 to 2028
This report assesses the robustness of the Ministry of Defence’s financial data and assumptions for its Equipment Plan 2018-2028.
The UK border: preparedness for EU exit
This report assesses how prepared government departments are for the changes required at the border after EU exit.
Projects leaving the Government Major Projects Portfolio
This report examines projects leaving the Government Major Projects Portfolio, which comprises the biggest and riskiest projects across government
Financial sustainability of local authorities 2018 visualisation
Our interactive data visualisation gives you a greater insight into the challenges faced by local authorities.
Improving children and young people’s mental health services
This report examines whether the government is likely to meet its ambitions for children and young people’s mental health services.
Investigation into land and property acquisition for the Phase One (London – West Midlands) of the High Speed 2 programme
This investigation is about acquiring land and property for Phase One (London to the West Midlands) of the High Speed 2 programme
Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs: Progress in Implementing EU Exit
This is our second report on the progress Defra has made in preparing for EU Exit.
Financial sustainability of police forces in England and Wales 2018
This report examines the Home Office’s progress in managing a clear assurance and oversight system for police forces’ financial sustainability.
Investigation into national security vetting
This investigation looks at the centralisation and performance of national security vetting services.
Tackling problem debt
This report aims to evaluate and conclude on HM Treasury’s overall approach to over-indebtedness.
Met Office annual report and accounts 2017-18
The C&AG has reported on the dismissal of the Chief Executive of the Met Office. The accounts are not qualified
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)