Television Licence Fee Trust Statement 2024-25
The C&AG has reported on the BBC’s arrangements for assessment, collection and proper allocation of the licence fee.
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
The UK’s F-35 capability
This report examines the performance of the Ministry of Defence in delivering the F-35 programme compared to its aims.
Department for Science, Innovation and Technology Annual Report and Accounts 2024-25
The C&AG has issued a clean audit opinion, providing assurance to Parliament on DSIT’s 2024-25 financial statements.
Department for Work and Pensions Accounts 2024-25
Gareth Davies, the Comptroller and Auditor General, has reported on the 2024-25 accounts of the Department for Work and Pensions.
Using data analytics to tackle fraud and error
This report examines how well placed government is to seize the opportunity offered by data analytics technologies to tackle fraud and error.
UK Emissions Trading Scheme
This report reviews the UK Emissions Trading Scheme and its progress to date, as well as reviewing future risks and potential difficulties.
Local bus services in England
A new NAO report examines if the Department for Transport has delivered value for money from its support to local bus services outside of London.
Accountability in small government bodies
Government can release resources and improve accountability by tailoring governance and audit requirements for small public bodies.
Financial management of fees and charges
This report considers how effectively government bodies financially manage fees and charges for certain services.
Investigation into the administration of the Civil Service Pension Scheme
This NAO report examines Cabinet Office’s oversight of the civil service pension scheme and the current levels of customer service.
Improving local areas through developer funding
This report assesses whether MHCLG is overseeing an effective system of developer contributions that delivers the intended benefits.
Resilience to animal diseases
Key public bodies are insufficiently prepared for a major animal disease outbreak and would likely struggle to cope with one, the NAO finds.
Resilience to animal disease
Managing FCDO’s overseas estate
This NAO report examines whether the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) has a robust approach to managing its overseas estate.
Improving family court services for children
The NAO’s latest report reviews the government’s approach to improving family court services for children in England and Wales.
Collecting the right tax from wealthy individuals
This new report National Audit Office examines the extent to which HMRC is well placed to support wealthy individuals to pay the right tax.
UK Research and Innovation: providing support through grants
UKRI should strengthen its approach to taking bolder decisions and address data challenges to maximise value for money for the taxpayer.
The Home Office’s asylum accommodation contracts
This NAO briefing has been prepared for the Home Affairs Committee as part of its inquiry into the delivery of asylum accommodation.
Teacher workforce: secondary and further education
NAO assesses if DfE is achieving value for money through its work to recruit and retain teachers for secondary schools and further education
Regulating for investment and outcomes in the water sector
This report examines water regulators effectiveness in ensuring the nation’s future water supply and attracting necessary investments.
Supporting people to work through jobcentres
DWP has reduced the level of support it offers to Universal Credit claimants due to a shortage of available work coaches at jobcentres.
Investigation into introducing T Levels
This investigation provides transparency over the government’s progress introducing T Level qualifications.
NHS England’s management of elective care transformation programmes
NHS England’s Elective Care transformation programmes have not yet met all of their goals to support elective care recovery.
NHSE's management of elective care transformation programmes
Investigation into the MoD’s oversight of the Reserve Forces’ and Cadets’ Associations
Financial, legal and governance risks remain which the MoD must mitigate to support the increasingly important role of the reserve forces in national defence.
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