Director at the NAO Steven Corbishley discusses the watchdog’s good practice guide on annual reporting, highlighting the principles he says form the foundation of high-quality and timely reports.
The National Audit Office has hailed progress made in addressing delays to the publication of government accounts since the pandemic but warned there is more to do to secure timely and robust...
Government plans to turn to a “new model” of Public-Private Partnership (PPP) to fund more than 100 new NHS neighbourhood health centre sites by 2030, have been broadly welcomed by experts.
Analysis has set out for the first time how preventative spending can be quantified, and researchers at CIPFA have urged public bodies to prioritise prevention in their financial planning.
The government’s drive for efficiency savings is being hampered by poor quality data and a dependence on clunky, outdated systems, according to the National Audit Office.
Senior audit manager at the National Audit Office Chris Coyne explains the value in the NAO’s good practice guides, including the latest on resource allocation.
National and local infrastructure features heavily in their general election manifestos, but with Labour and the Conservatives reluctant to increase borrowing or taxes, how will they be funded in a...
Government spending plans remain within a fiscal rule to show debt falling as a share of the economy in a few years’ time, but this largely relies on fuel duty rising – a prospect described by a...
Devolution deals and extra cost-of-living support were welcomed, but the Budget failed to address systemic funding issues in local government, sector bodies have warned.
Councillors have reluctantly agreed to approve Nottingham City Council’s 2024-25 budget despite concerns over a lack of local power over decision-making.
The government ending an “essential lifeline” for low-income households would create a “cliff-edge” in support because councils do not have the resources to keep it going themselves, the Local...
Longer-term certainty over departmental funding will improve value for money and give government spending plans more credibility, the Institute for Government has said.
Extending the Household Support Fund and reforming council temporary accommodation support at next week’s Budget are important to mitigate some financial pressures facing London boroughs, a senior...
