Findings of a National Audit Office (NAO) report covering the period 2018 to 2021 shows that the Ministry of Foreign Affairs continues to bend public finance management rules through lack of accountability, especially in foreign missions.

Source: https://mwnation.com/audit-exposes-abuse-wastefulness-in-embassies/

However, the NAO is discussing these matters with the Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities and the appointed auditor for Tees Valley Combined Authority.”

Source: https://www.gazettelive.co.uk/news/teesside-news/nao-says-full-teesworks-investigation-26931377

It is not the NAO’s role to audit or examine individual local government bodies and it is not appropriate to so significantly expand the role of the NAO by asking them to lead any review.”

Source: https://www.gazettelive.co.uk/news/teesside-news/labour-bring-vote-release-correspondence-27069040

Meg Hillier, chair of the Public Accounts Committee, said: “Today’s NAO report shows that BEIS moved quickly to shield most people and business from soaring energy prices, by introducing universal support schemes.

Source: https://www.ardrossanherald.com/news/national/23303592.officials-warned-not-enough-time-assess-energy-support-plans/?ref=rss

The NAO report confirmed what conservationists have been saying for years.

Source: https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2023/sep/30/thousands-of-salmon-escaped-an-icelandic-fish-farm-the-impact-could-be-deadly

This is the first time the NAO has looked into a state entity hiring an MP.

Source: https://timesofmalta.com/articles/view/rosianne-cutajar-its-job-fraudulent-irregular-nao-concludes.1070085

“We will continue to work closely with the NAO and engage with stakeholders throughout the process to ensure we are delivering to the highest possible standard for claimants.”

Source: https://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/lifestyle/money/work-capability-assessment-pans-delay-30303713