Taxing large businesses
This report examines whether HMRC’s approach to large business tax compliance is delivering value for money.
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
Unlocking land for housing
The NAO examines whether MHCLG’s work to increase the supply of suitable land for housing development will help deliver 1.5m new homes.
The Access to Work scheme
The NAO investigates DWP’s operation of the Access to Work scheme to help inform public debate on its future.
The costs of tackling drug harms in prisons
This National Audit Office (NAO) report focuses on how the prison and health services are using public funds to tackle drug harms in prisons.
The Ministry of Defence's management of its losses from fraud and other economic crime
MoD’s management of losses from fraud and other economic crime
The Ministry of Defence could make significant savings if it better managed its losses from fraud and other forms of economic crime.
Administration of Welsh rates of income tax 2024-25
This report assesses HMRC’s calculation of the 2023-24 income tax revenue for Wales and HMRC’s estimate of the 2024-25 income tax revenue.
Regulating for growth
This report examines whether government and regulators are aligned in their growth ambitions, and the efficacy of recent growth initiatives.
Administration of Scottish income tax 2024-25
This report assesses HMRC’s calculation of the 2023-24 income tax revenue for Scotland and HMRC’s estimate of the 2024-25 income tax revenue.
Update on the New Hospital Programme
The NAO has published an update on the New Hospital Programme following government’s decision to reset the programme.
Environmental regulation
This NAO report focuses on how Defra and the regulators carry out their duties in practice and sets out recommendations for them to consider.
Investigation into car driving test waiting times
Failure to resolve the problem of long waiting times for car practical driving tests has exposed underlying issues at DVSA.
Bank of England’s Real-Time Gross Settlement System Renewal Programme
The Bank of England successfully navigated complex risks to deliver its Real-Time Gross Settlement (RTGS) renewal programme.
Department of Health & Social Care Accounts 2024-25
The C&AG has issued a clean audit opinion, providing assurance to Parliament on DHSC’s 2024-25 financial statements.
An analysis of the asylum system
We’ve mapped the asylum system to show where delays occur, and set out four requirements for an effective system.
Primary and community healthcare support for people living with frailty
Tackling frailty is key to the long-term health of our ageing population, yet many people are failing to receive a diagnosis or the right care.
Implementation of climate-related reporting in central government annual reports
This National Audit Office report examines the progress central government has made implementing TCFD-aligned reporting in annual reports.
The BBC World Service’s savings programme
This NAO report assesses the World Service’s progress with implementing its savings programmes, and the impact on its performance.
National Savings & Investments’ Business Transformation Programme
This report sets out the delivery of NS&I’s digital transformation programme, including how NS&I has addressed the issues and risks.
Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs Accounts 2024-25
The C&AG has issued a clean audit opinion, providing assurance to Parliament on Defra’s 2024-25 financial statements.
Ministry of Defence Accounts 2024-25
Gareth Davies, the Comptroller and Auditor General, has reported on the 2024-25 accounts of the Ministry of Defence (MoD).
Police productivity
We examine how the Home Office is supporting police forces to improve their productivity and long-term financial sustainability.
Home to school transport
Our report looks at why home to school transport is one of the fastest growing areas of spending for local authorities in England.
Ministry of Justice Accounts 2024-25
The C&AG has issued a clean audit opinion, providing assurance to Parliament on MoJ’s 2024-25 financial statements.
Department for Culture, Media & Sport Accounts 2024-25
The C&AG has issued a clean audit opinion, providing assurance to Parliament on DCMS’s 2024-25 financial statements.
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