Jonny Mood - National Audit Office
@jonnymood.bsky.social
Director at National Audit Office (https://bsky.app/profile/nao.org.uk)
- value for money and improving public services. Transport, knowledge sharing and strategy
- value for money and improving public services. Transport, knowledge sharing and strategy
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National Savings and Investments raises funds for government by borrowing from savers who invest in products such as Premium Bonds.
While digitally transforming its business, NS&I has faced cost increases, delays & procurement issues.
Our report: www.nao.org.uk/reports/nati...
While digitally transforming its business, NS&I has faced cost increases, delays & procurement issues.
Our report: www.nao.org.uk/reports/nati...
November 14, 2025 at 7:00 AM
National Savings and Investments raises funds for government by borrowing from savers who invest in products such as Premium Bonds.
While digitally transforming its business, NS&I has faced cost increases, delays & procurement issues.
Our report: www.nao.org.uk/reports/nati...
While digitally transforming its business, NS&I has faced cost increases, delays & procurement issues.
Our report: www.nao.org.uk/reports/nati...
Our latest @nao.org.uk overview of the Department for Transport is out
This draws on our work to provide a short and neat summary of key issues - if you are interested in transport you'll find something of interest in it
www.nao.org.uk/overviews/de...
This draws on our work to provide a short and neat summary of key issues - if you are interested in transport you'll find something of interest in it
www.nao.org.uk/overviews/de...
November 4, 2025 at 9:14 AM
Our latest @nao.org.uk overview of the Department for Transport is out
This draws on our work to provide a short and neat summary of key issues - if you are interested in transport you'll find something of interest in it
www.nao.org.uk/overviews/de...
This draws on our work to provide a short and neat summary of key issues - if you are interested in transport you'll find something of interest in it
www.nao.org.uk/overviews/de...
What is on Parliament's mind when in comes to how public money is being spent? How can it be spent better? What challenges need greater focus?
A good guide is the PACs annual report covering their 5 key issues and what government needs to do in response
committees.parliament.uk/publications...
A good guide is the PACs annual report covering their 5 key issues and what government needs to do in response
committees.parliament.uk/publications...
October 15, 2025 at 6:48 AM
What is on Parliament's mind when in comes to how public money is being spent? How can it be spent better? What challenges need greater focus?
A good guide is the PACs annual report covering their 5 key issues and what government needs to do in response
committees.parliament.uk/publications...
A good guide is the PACs annual report covering their 5 key issues and what government needs to do in response
committees.parliament.uk/publications...
Our latest @nao.org.uk report sets out the issues in the design and set-up of the government’s energy efficiency scheme for homes. Failures in consumer protection and quality assurance led to widespread issues with the quality of installations and suspected fraud
A government-backed energy efficiency scheme is failing homes due to weak controls and oversight. This has left tens of thousands of households needing repair work to fix faulty installations that are causing damp and mould damage.
Our report ⬇️
www.nao.org.uk/reports/ener...
Our report ⬇️
www.nao.org.uk/reports/ener...
Energy efficiency installations under the Energy Company Obligation - NAO report
Weak controls and oversight blamed for faulty home installations under energy efficiency scheme, affecting tens of thousands of households.
www.nao.org.uk
October 14, 2025 at 11:48 AM
Our latest @nao.org.uk report sets out the issues in the design and set-up of the government’s energy efficiency scheme for homes. Failures in consumer protection and quality assurance led to widespread issues with the quality of installations and suspected fraud
Key reading for anyone working in government finance 👇
www.nao.org.uk/reports/impr...
@nao.org.uk on 'improving government's productivity through better cost information'. We point to techniques and approaches that can be used to better understanding cost drivers and where to target cost savings
www.nao.org.uk/reports/impr...
@nao.org.uk on 'improving government's productivity through better cost information'. We point to techniques and approaches that can be used to better understanding cost drivers and where to target cost savings
Improving government's productivity through better cost information - NAO report
Government departments often lack insight into what drives cost in individual activities that make up an overall end-to-end service.
www.nao.org.uk
September 15, 2025 at 7:28 AM
Key reading for anyone working in government finance 👇
www.nao.org.uk/reports/impr...
@nao.org.uk on 'improving government's productivity through better cost information'. We point to techniques and approaches that can be used to better understanding cost drivers and where to target cost savings
www.nao.org.uk/reports/impr...
@nao.org.uk on 'improving government's productivity through better cost information'. We point to techniques and approaches that can be used to better understanding cost drivers and where to target cost savings
Very good report from Transport Select Committee on buses out today - lots of read across to recent @nao.org.uk work on local bus services in the findings on funding, support and guidance to the sector, and clearly communicating long-term strategic ambitions for buses
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England’s buses: more ambition needed to undo a decade of decline and get bums back on seats, Transport Committee tells Govt - Committees - UK Parliament
A new Transport Committee report calls on the Government to reform the way local bus services are funded and to adopt a national ambition for a minimum level of public transport connectivity. Thi...
committees.parliament.uk
August 13, 2025 at 8:49 AM
Very good report from Transport Select Committee on buses out today - lots of read across to recent @nao.org.uk work on local bus services in the findings on funding, support and guidance to the sector, and clearly communicating long-term strategic ambitions for buses
nao.org.uk/wp-content/u...
nao.org.uk/wp-content/u...
Fascinating Public Accounts Committee session today on local bus services in England, drawing on our recent @nao.org.uk report
Discussion covered important areas such as improving performance for passengers, accessibility, funding, and skills in the sector
Video 👇
parliamentlive.tv/event/index/...
Discussion covered important areas such as improving performance for passengers, accessibility, funding, and skills in the sector
Video 👇
parliamentlive.tv/event/index/...
July 17, 2025 at 3:01 PM
Fascinating Public Accounts Committee session today on local bus services in England, drawing on our recent @nao.org.uk report
Discussion covered important areas such as improving performance for passengers, accessibility, funding, and skills in the sector
Video 👇
parliamentlive.tv/event/index/...
Discussion covered important areas such as improving performance for passengers, accessibility, funding, and skills in the sector
Video 👇
parliamentlive.tv/event/index/...
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A new @nao.org.uk report shows local bus services have not recovered to pre-Covid levels. Read our full response tinyurl.com/yryby6uf
June 27, 2025 at 7:56 AM
A new @nao.org.uk report shows local bus services have not recovered to pre-Covid levels. Read our full response tinyurl.com/yryby6uf
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Good work by @jonnymood.bsky.social & the NAO
A clear strategy, long term & simplified revenue funding, capital investment to get buses out of traffic and make them a better option than driving + support for local authorities all crucial in providing more people access to decent bus services.
A clear strategy, long term & simplified revenue funding, capital investment to get buses out of traffic and make them a better option than driving + support for local authorities all crucial in providing more people access to decent bus services.
Buses are the most used form of public transport but passengers have seen services reduce and the commercial viability of the sector has weakened. Financial pressures on local authorities have led many to scale back their transport planning and delivery capacity.
www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2025...
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Local bus services in England still declining despite investment – report
National Audit Office questions viability of many routes, with half of all operator income from public subsidy
www.theguardian.com
June 27, 2025 at 6:43 AM
Good work by @jonnymood.bsky.social & the NAO
A clear strategy, long term & simplified revenue funding, capital investment to get buses out of traffic and make them a better option than driving + support for local authorities all crucial in providing more people access to decent bus services.
A clear strategy, long term & simplified revenue funding, capital investment to get buses out of traffic and make them a better option than driving + support for local authorities all crucial in providing more people access to decent bus services.
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As director of the National Audit Office, @jonnymood.bsky.social is able to bust so many myths about what value for money means. Is a failure automatically poor value? NO!
I write about this on Freewheeling Bitesize. If you're inspired, listen!
I write about this on Freewheeling Bitesize. If you're inspired, listen!
Most failures aren’t failures. Unlearned lessons are.
We tend to think the National Audit Office will criticise projects that don’t succeed as a waste of public money.
freewheelingbitesize.substack.com
June 26, 2025 at 8:21 AM
As director of the National Audit Office, @jonnymood.bsky.social is able to bust so many myths about what value for money means. Is a failure automatically poor value? NO!
I write about this on Freewheeling Bitesize. If you're inspired, listen!
I write about this on Freewheeling Bitesize. If you're inspired, listen!
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“It's fine when you're swinging big to have a few misses in a controlled environment”.
Jonny Mood appeared on the Freewheeling podcast to discuss why the public sector shouldn't be afraid to fail - as long as it's willing to learn from failures.
Listen here ⤵️
Jonny Mood appeared on the Freewheeling podcast to discuss why the public sector shouldn't be afraid to fail - as long as it's willing to learn from failures.
Listen here ⤵️
I had great time talking to the ever excellent @freewheeling.info podcast about @nao.org.uk work on innovation, transport and our value for money work more generally
You can take a listen to what we talked about in the link below
www.freewheeling.info/the-freewhee...
You can take a listen to what we talked about in the link below
www.freewheeling.info/the-freewhee...
Jonny Mood on Value for Money — Freewheeling
“It's fine when you're swinging big to have a few misses in a controlled environment” - 𝗝𝗼𝗻𝗻𝘆 𝗠𝗼𝗼𝗱, 𝗗𝗶𝗿𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗼𝗿 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗡𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗔𝘂𝗱𝗶𝘁 𝗢𝗳𝗳𝗶𝗰𝗲 making it very clear that it’s fine for public sector organisa...
www.freewheeling.info
June 26, 2025 at 9:04 AM
“It's fine when you're swinging big to have a few misses in a controlled environment”.
Jonny Mood appeared on the Freewheeling podcast to discuss why the public sector shouldn't be afraid to fail - as long as it's willing to learn from failures.
Listen here ⤵️
Jonny Mood appeared on the Freewheeling podcast to discuss why the public sector shouldn't be afraid to fail - as long as it's willing to learn from failures.
Listen here ⤵️
I had great time talking to the ever excellent @freewheeling.info podcast about @nao.org.uk work on innovation, transport and our value for money work more generally
You can take a listen to what we talked about in the link below
www.freewheeling.info/the-freewhee...
You can take a listen to what we talked about in the link below
www.freewheeling.info/the-freewhee...
Jonny Mood on Value for Money — Freewheeling
“It's fine when you're swinging big to have a few misses in a controlled environment” - 𝗝𝗼𝗻𝗻𝘆 𝗠𝗼𝗼𝗱, 𝗗𝗶𝗿𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗼𝗿 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗡𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗔𝘂𝗱𝗶𝘁 𝗢𝗳𝗳𝗶𝗰𝗲 making it very clear that it’s fine for public sector organisa...
www.freewheeling.info
June 26, 2025 at 8:05 AM
I had great time talking to the ever excellent @freewheeling.info podcast about @nao.org.uk work on innovation, transport and our value for money work more generally
You can take a listen to what we talked about in the link below
www.freewheeling.info/the-freewhee...
You can take a listen to what we talked about in the link below
www.freewheeling.info/the-freewhee...
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Private finance for public service is back. How do we learn the lessons of past issues here? We produced an @nao.org.uk report drawing together lessons from 140 NAO reports
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UK government launches new wave of private financing for public services
Ministers insist infrastructure projects will avoid pitfalls of earlier PFI deals
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June 20, 2025 at 6:44 AM
Private finance for public service is back. How do we learn the lessons of past issues here? We produced an @nao.org.uk report drawing together lessons from 140 NAO reports
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Great report out today from @nao.org.uk- absolutely jam packed with insights from operational delivery across government, with some key lessons for departments and ALBs
as well as the report, there is a nice feature in @civilserviceworld.bsky.social as well
www.civilserviceworld.com/professions/...
as well as the report, there is a nice feature in @civilserviceworld.bsky.social as well
www.civilserviceworld.com/professions/...
June 18, 2025 at 11:12 AM
Great report out today from @nao.org.uk- absolutely jam packed with insights from operational delivery across government, with some key lessons for departments and ALBs
as well as the report, there is a nice feature in @civilserviceworld.bsky.social as well
www.civilserviceworld.com/professions/...
as well as the report, there is a nice feature in @civilserviceworld.bsky.social as well
www.civilserviceworld.com/professions/...
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We've drawn on a range of case studies from the DVLA, HMRC, Home Office and more, to understand how departments are innovating, adapting, and improving the way public services are delivered.
Read our latest report on smarter operational delivery here: www.nao.org.uk/insights/sma...
Read our latest report on smarter operational delivery here: www.nao.org.uk/insights/sma...
June 18, 2025 at 8:54 AM
We've drawn on a range of case studies from the DVLA, HMRC, Home Office and more, to understand how departments are innovating, adapting, and improving the way public services are delivered.
Read our latest report on smarter operational delivery here: www.nao.org.uk/insights/sma...
Read our latest report on smarter operational delivery here: www.nao.org.uk/insights/sma...
Productivity has been too low for too long
Improving it in the public sector will require applying new technologies, system reform, investing in upskilling people and operational delivery, and better maintaining assets
Lots in the @nao.org.uk back catalogue covering this and more to come in future
Improving it in the public sector will require applying new technologies, system reform, investing in upskilling people and operational delivery, and better maintaining assets
Lots in the @nao.org.uk back catalogue covering this and more to come in future
Head of the NAO, Gareth Davies, spoke to BBC Radio 4's Rethink about how the public sector can measure, reform, and improve productivity.
Listen to the show here: www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m...
Listen to the show here: www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m...
June 13, 2025 at 11:05 AM
Productivity has been too low for too long
Improving it in the public sector will require applying new technologies, system reform, investing in upskilling people and operational delivery, and better maintaining assets
Lots in the @nao.org.uk back catalogue covering this and more to come in future
Improving it in the public sector will require applying new technologies, system reform, investing in upskilling people and operational delivery, and better maintaining assets
Lots in the @nao.org.uk back catalogue covering this and more to come in future
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Wealthy individuals have complex tax affairs, which makes it more difficult for HMRC to identify the tax they owe.
HMRC has secured more of the tax due from wealthy people, however further gains are possible.
Read our report for more: www.nao.org.uk/reports/coll...
HMRC has secured more of the tax due from wealthy people, however further gains are possible.
Read our report for more: www.nao.org.uk/reports/coll...
May 16, 2025 at 8:17 AM
Wealthy individuals have complex tax affairs, which makes it more difficult for HMRC to identify the tax they owe.
HMRC has secured more of the tax due from wealthy people, however further gains are possible.
Read our report for more: www.nao.org.uk/reports/coll...
HMRC has secured more of the tax due from wealthy people, however further gains are possible.
Read our report for more: www.nao.org.uk/reports/coll...
@ukri.org plays a critical role, supporting cutting-edge work that helps support progress in many policy areas
But what does its approach to teach us about how to promote innovation across government?
My @nao.org.uk colleague discusses key insights from our work in @wonkhe.bsky.social 👇
But what does its approach to teach us about how to promote innovation across government?
My @nao.org.uk colleague discusses key insights from our work in @wonkhe.bsky.social 👇
NEW on Wonkhe: Charles Nancarrow sets out what the NAO’s review of UKRI’s grant support tells us about the government’s wider ambitions for innovation buff.ly/VXsePw3
May 15, 2025 at 7:58 AM
@ukri.org plays a critical role, supporting cutting-edge work that helps support progress in many policy areas
But what does its approach to teach us about how to promote innovation across government?
My @nao.org.uk colleague discusses key insights from our work in @wonkhe.bsky.social 👇
But what does its approach to teach us about how to promote innovation across government?
My @nao.org.uk colleague discusses key insights from our work in @wonkhe.bsky.social 👇
Government sees research and innovation as vital to achieving its long-term policy goals of growing the economy and achieving net zero
@nao.org.uk has looked at how @ukri.org - which spends £9bn a year - can use well-managed risk taking to maximise vfm
Report 👉 www.nao.org.uk/reports/uk-r...
@nao.org.uk has looked at how @ukri.org - which spends £9bn a year - can use well-managed risk taking to maximise vfm
Report 👉 www.nao.org.uk/reports/uk-r...
UK Research and Innovation: providing support through grants - NAO report
UKRI should strengthen its approach to taking bolder decisions and address data challenges to maximise value for money for the taxpayer.
www.nao.org.uk
May 14, 2025 at 7:14 AM
Government sees research and innovation as vital to achieving its long-term policy goals of growing the economy and achieving net zero
@nao.org.uk has looked at how @ukri.org - which spends £9bn a year - can use well-managed risk taking to maximise vfm
Report 👉 www.nao.org.uk/reports/uk-r...
@nao.org.uk has looked at how @ukri.org - which spends £9bn a year - can use well-managed risk taking to maximise vfm
Report 👉 www.nao.org.uk/reports/uk-r...
Our latest @nao.org.uk report looks at the water sector
Regulators have failed to deliver a trusted, resilient water sector
Gov needs to act urgently to address industry performance and resilience to ensure the sector can meet targets and achieve vfm over the long term for bill payers
Regulators have failed to deliver a trusted, resilient water sector
Gov needs to act urgently to address industry performance and resilience to ensure the sector can meet targets and achieve vfm over the long term for bill payers
Government & regulators have failed to drive sufficient investment in the water sector.
Unprecedented investment is now needed to urgently address low consumer trust, and poor environmental and financial performance.
Read our report: www.nao.org.uk/reports/regu...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=9zm3...
Unprecedented investment is now needed to urgently address low consumer trust, and poor environmental and financial performance.
Read our report: www.nao.org.uk/reports/regu...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=9zm3...
Regulating the water sector for investment and outcomes
YouTube video by National Audit Office
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April 25, 2025 at 7:28 AM
Our latest @nao.org.uk report looks at the water sector
Regulators have failed to deliver a trusted, resilient water sector
Gov needs to act urgently to address industry performance and resilience to ensure the sector can meet targets and achieve vfm over the long term for bill payers
Regulators have failed to deliver a trusted, resilient water sector
Gov needs to act urgently to address industry performance and resilience to ensure the sector can meet targets and achieve vfm over the long term for bill payers
It was a real pleasure to talk about @nao.org.uk work on active travel at WEET forum last week
And to hear about the progress made by @ategov.bsky.social over last 2 years.
I highlighted some of our findings on strategy, funding, realising the benefits
Few words on LinkedIn: tinyurl.com/rtsxj7nx
And to hear about the progress made by @ategov.bsky.social over last 2 years.
I highlighted some of our findings on strategy, funding, realising the benefits
Few words on LinkedIn: tinyurl.com/rtsxj7nx
March 27, 2025 at 1:35 PM
It was a real pleasure to talk about @nao.org.uk work on active travel at WEET forum last week
And to hear about the progress made by @ategov.bsky.social over last 2 years.
I highlighted some of our findings on strategy, funding, realising the benefits
Few words on LinkedIn: tinyurl.com/rtsxj7nx
And to hear about the progress made by @ategov.bsky.social over last 2 years.
I highlighted some of our findings on strategy, funding, realising the benefits
Few words on LinkedIn: tinyurl.com/rtsxj7nx
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Interesting report out today from @nao.org.uk, looking over 140 previous publications for lessons learned on using private finance for infrastructure (hot topic in a world of constrained public finances).
Lots chimes with our @futuregovforum.bsky.social work.
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www.nao.org.uk/reports/less...
Lots chimes with our @futuregovforum.bsky.social work.
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www.nao.org.uk/reports/less...
Lessons learned: Private finance for infrastructure - NAO report
The aim of this National Audit Office report is to support public bodies as they consider how to finance new public infrastructure.
www.nao.org.uk
March 25, 2025 at 12:37 PM
Interesting report out today from @nao.org.uk, looking over 140 previous publications for lessons learned on using private finance for infrastructure (hot topic in a world of constrained public finances).
Lots chimes with our @futuregovforum.bsky.social work.
[1/7]
www.nao.org.uk/reports/less...
Lots chimes with our @futuregovforum.bsky.social work.
[1/7]
www.nao.org.uk/reports/less...
What should government decision-makers consider as they develop plans for new infrastructure investment?
Our latest @nao.org.uk draws out key considerations for decision makers - important reading for anyone involved in delivering or financing infrastructure projects
www.nao.org.uk/reports/less...
Our latest @nao.org.uk draws out key considerations for decision makers - important reading for anyone involved in delivering or financing infrastructure projects
www.nao.org.uk/reports/less...
March 25, 2025 at 9:28 AM
What should government decision-makers consider as they develop plans for new infrastructure investment?
Our latest @nao.org.uk draws out key considerations for decision makers - important reading for anyone involved in delivering or financing infrastructure projects
www.nao.org.uk/reports/less...
Our latest @nao.org.uk draws out key considerations for decision makers - important reading for anyone involved in delivering or financing infrastructure projects
www.nao.org.uk/reports/less...
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Pleasure to join @jonnymood.bsky.social at this event.
NAO's report on active travel in England from 2023 is a must read: www.nao.org.uk/reports/acti...
Jonny's presentation (and that report) included this useful illustration of active travel's benefit & relevance across government depts
NAO's report on active travel in England from 2023 is a must read: www.nao.org.uk/reports/acti...
Jonny's presentation (and that report) included this useful illustration of active travel's benefit & relevance across government depts
March 20, 2025 at 12:53 PM
Pleasure to join @jonnymood.bsky.social at this event.
NAO's report on active travel in England from 2023 is a must read: www.nao.org.uk/reports/acti...
Jonny's presentation (and that report) included this useful illustration of active travel's benefit & relevance across government depts
NAO's report on active travel in England from 2023 is a must read: www.nao.org.uk/reports/acti...
Jonny's presentation (and that report) included this useful illustration of active travel's benefit & relevance across government depts
Looking forward to speaking at this event on active travel
I'll talk about @nao.org.uk work on active travel and chair a discussion with a fab range of speakers including from @ategov.bsky.social @walk21.bsky.social @livingstreets.bsky.social
www.westminsterforumprojects.co.uk/conference/A...
I'll talk about @nao.org.uk work on active travel and chair a discussion with a fab range of speakers including from @ategov.bsky.social @walk21.bsky.social @livingstreets.bsky.social
www.westminsterforumprojects.co.uk/conference/A...
Active Travel 25
Next steps for active travel in England
www.westminsterforumprojects.co.uk
March 19, 2025 at 3:09 PM
Looking forward to speaking at this event on active travel
I'll talk about @nao.org.uk work on active travel and chair a discussion with a fab range of speakers including from @ategov.bsky.social @walk21.bsky.social @livingstreets.bsky.social
www.westminsterforumprojects.co.uk/conference/A...
I'll talk about @nao.org.uk work on active travel and chair a discussion with a fab range of speakers including from @ategov.bsky.social @walk21.bsky.social @livingstreets.bsky.social
www.westminsterforumprojects.co.uk/conference/A...