Max Tse
@maxtse.bsky.social
Executive Director, National Audit Office
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Effective innovation is key to unlocking much needed gains in public sector productivity and innovation
The head of @nao.org.uk in his annual address in Parliament, has focused on the need to tackle longstanding issues around productivity and resilience
Full speech 👇
www.nao.org.uk/insights/inn...
The head of @nao.org.uk in his annual address in Parliament, has focused on the need to tackle longstanding issues around productivity and resilience
Full speech 👇
www.nao.org.uk/insights/inn...
February 5, 2025 at 11:15 AM
Effective innovation is key to unlocking much needed gains in public sector productivity and innovation
The head of @nao.org.uk in his annual address in Parliament, has focused on the need to tackle longstanding issues around productivity and resilience
Full speech 👇
www.nao.org.uk/insights/inn...
The head of @nao.org.uk in his annual address in Parliament, has focused on the need to tackle longstanding issues around productivity and resilience
Full speech 👇
www.nao.org.uk/insights/inn...
Reposted by Max Tse
Central government departments spend around £400 billion a year on the day-to-day running costs of public services.
Our upcoming report will provide insights on what government needs to get right to provide better public services.
Read more here ⬇️
www.nao.org.uk/work-in-prog...
Our upcoming report will provide insights on what government needs to get right to provide better public services.
Read more here ⬇️
www.nao.org.uk/work-in-prog...
Lessons learned: Improving operational capability to provide better customer services - NAO work in progress
This upcoming NAO report will bring together findings on operational capability and provide insights on providing better services.
www.nao.org.uk
February 11, 2025 at 3:51 PM
Central government departments spend around £400 billion a year on the day-to-day running costs of public services.
Our upcoming report will provide insights on what government needs to get right to provide better public services.
Read more here ⬇️
www.nao.org.uk/work-in-prog...
Our upcoming report will provide insights on what government needs to get right to provide better public services.
Read more here ⬇️
www.nao.org.uk/work-in-prog...
Reposted by Max Tse
The FCDO invested £285m building St Helena Airport to increase self generated income on the island through tourism and to reduce UK Government aid.
However, this was over-optimistic, and tourist numbers remain low while aid has increased.
Read our report ⬇️
www.nao.org.uk/reports/real...
However, this was over-optimistic, and tourist numbers remain low while aid has increased.
Read our report ⬇️
www.nao.org.uk/reports/real...
Realising the benefits of St Helena Airport: a progress update - NAO report
This report an update to the NAO's 2016 report on the St Helena airport and the FCDO's economic support of the St Helena government.
www.nao.org.uk
February 12, 2025 at 9:36 AM
The FCDO invested £285m building St Helena Airport to increase self generated income on the island through tourism and to reduce UK Government aid.
However, this was over-optimistic, and tourist numbers remain low while aid has increased.
Read our report ⬇️
www.nao.org.uk/reports/real...
However, this was over-optimistic, and tourist numbers remain low while aid has increased.
Read our report ⬇️
www.nao.org.uk/reports/real...
Reposted by Max Tse
Administering a complex tax system and complying with tax rules costs government and business billions of pounds a year - and rising.
Listen to report director, Andy Morrison, discuss our findings on BBC Radio Scotland 👇
Read the report: www.nao.org.uk/reports/the-...
Listen to report director, Andy Morrison, discuss our findings on BBC Radio Scotland 👇
Read the report: www.nao.org.uk/reports/the-...
February 12, 2025 at 2:54 PM
Administering a complex tax system and complying with tax rules costs government and business billions of pounds a year - and rising.
Listen to report director, Andy Morrison, discuss our findings on BBC Radio Scotland 👇
Read the report: www.nao.org.uk/reports/the-...
Listen to report director, Andy Morrison, discuss our findings on BBC Radio Scotland 👇
Read the report: www.nao.org.uk/reports/the-...
Marking the @nao.org.uk's arrival on @bsky.app, an important statement today from Gareth Davies on the need to innovate to improve public services.
Departments need to take risks & innovate, which is “not part of the everyday culture in every bit of government”.
Before his speech in Parliament, the head of the NAO spoke to @thetimes.com about how government can improve the UK's public services.
Read (paywall): www.thetimes.com/uk/politics/...
Before his speech in Parliament, the head of the NAO spoke to @thetimes.com about how government can improve the UK's public services.
Read (paywall): www.thetimes.com/uk/politics/...
UK public services ‘too expensive and not good enough’
As demand outstrips budgets, the head of the National Audit Office calls for Whitehall to take risks and innovate — but to learn quickly from its failures
www.thetimes.com
February 4, 2025 at 1:00 PM
Marking the @nao.org.uk's arrival on @bsky.app, an important statement today from Gareth Davies on the need to innovate to improve public services.
Interested in the role of regulators in the UK. The NAO's latest overview is out today: www.nao.org.uk/overviews/re...
Regulation 2023-24 - NAO overview
This overview provides an introduction to regulation, and the NAO’s examination of regulatory performance and spending across government.
www.nao.org.uk
November 14, 2024 at 10:45 AM
Interested in the role of regulators in the UK. The NAO's latest overview is out today: www.nao.org.uk/overviews/re...
Fascinating report on prevention of cardiovascular disease out today from National Audit Office colleagues www.nao.org.uk/reports/prog...
Progress in preventing cardiovascular disease - NAO report
A review of how NHS Health Checks are provided in England is needed to improve the system for preventing cardiovascular disease.
www.nao.org.uk
November 13, 2024 at 8:58 AM
Fascinating report on prevention of cardiovascular disease out today from National Audit Office colleagues www.nao.org.uk/reports/prog...
"there also remains considerable uncertainty about the number of buildings needing remediation, the cost of remediating them, and how long it will take to fix them and to recoup spending in the long run" www.nao.org.uk/reports/dang...
Dangerous cladding: the government's remediation portfolio - NAO report
Up to 60% of buildings with dangerous cladding have not yet been identified & remediation for buildings within government's portfolio is slow.
www.nao.org.uk
November 4, 2024 at 9:31 AM
"there also remains considerable uncertainty about the number of buildings needing remediation, the cost of remediating them, and how long it will take to fix them and to recoup spending in the long run" www.nao.org.uk/reports/dang...
Another great bit of pre-budget reading. For those interested in what HM Treasury actually does: www.nao.org.uk/overviews/hm...
HM Treasury 2023-24 - NAO overview
HM Treasury is the government’s economic and finance ministry. Its work reaches everyone in the UK and includes public spending and financing, setting the strategy for sustainable economic growth, and...
www.nao.org.uk
October 29, 2024 at 9:39 AM
Another great bit of pre-budget reading. For those interested in what HM Treasury actually does: www.nao.org.uk/overviews/hm...
Looking for some pre-budget reading? Colleagues at the #NationalAuditOffice have just published lessons learned for planning and spending across government www.nao.org.uk/insights/a-p...
A planning and spending framework that enables long-term value for money - NAO insight
We have drawn on our published work, programme of consultation, and collaboration with officials and stakeholders to provide useful insights.
www.nao.org.uk
October 28, 2024 at 8:46 AM
Looking for some pre-budget reading? Colleagues at the #NationalAuditOffice have just published lessons learned for planning and spending across government www.nao.org.uk/insights/a-p...
Great #NAO summary of environmental commitments and progress www.nao.org.uk/overviews/go...
Government’s approach to the environment and climate change 2023-24 - NAO overview
An overview of Government’s approach to environmental improvement, mitigating climate change, and adapting to climate change.
www.nao.org.uk
October 15, 2024 at 10:39 AM
Great #NAO summary of environmental commitments and progress www.nao.org.uk/overviews/go...
Great overview of the Department for Work & Pensions from #NationalAuditOffice
www.nao.org.uk/overviews/de...
www.nao.org.uk/overviews/de...
Department for Work & Pensions 2023-24 - NAO overview
This report has been produced to provide an introduction to DWP and the NAO’s examination of its spending and performance in 2023-24.
www.nao.org.uk
October 11, 2024 at 1:55 PM
Great overview of the Department for Work & Pensions from #NationalAuditOffice
www.nao.org.uk/overviews/de...
www.nao.org.uk/overviews/de...
Over the next few weeks the #NationalAuditOffice will be publishing overviews of spending and priorities for government departments. Starting today with #defence
www.nao.org.uk/overviews/mi...
www.nao.org.uk/overviews/mi...
Ministry of Defence 2023-24 - NAO overview
The Ministry of Defence spent £49 billion in 2023-24 in support of its priorities to protect the UK and promote UK national interests globally.
www.nao.org.uk
October 9, 2024 at 10:56 AM
Over the next few weeks the #NationalAuditOffice will be publishing overviews of spending and priorities for government departments. Starting today with #defence
www.nao.org.uk/overviews/mi...
www.nao.org.uk/overviews/mi...
Great opportunity to lead #NAO reviews into important areas of public spending, and to help improve public services:
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nao.my.site.com/xcdrecruit__...
September 27, 2024 at 7:25 AM
Great opportunity to lead #NAO reviews into important areas of public spending, and to help improve public services:
nao.my.site.com/xcdrecruit__...
nao.my.site.com/xcdrecruit__...
Interesting article from the NAO's Debbie Edwards on public sector accounts this year.
www.icaew.com/insights/vie...
www.icaew.com/insights/vie...
NAO: how process disruption impacts laying of accounts
Debbie Edwards, a Senior Audit Manager in the National Audit Office’s Financial Audit Practice and Quality Team, explains how elections and the pandemic impacted the timing of the laying of accounts.
www.icaew.com
September 26, 2024 at 6:56 AM
Interesting article from the NAO's Debbie Edwards on public sector accounts this year.
www.icaew.com/insights/vie...
www.icaew.com/insights/vie...
Updated #NAO guide on #cloud services and the role of audit committees
www.nao.org.uk/insights/gui...
www.nao.org.uk/insights/gui...
Guidance for audit committees on cloud services - NAO insight
This guide outlines cloud services and their use in government, and gives questions to ask at assessment, implementation & management stages.
www.nao.org.uk
September 23, 2024 at 7:53 AM
Updated #NAO guide on #cloud services and the role of audit committees
www.nao.org.uk/insights/gui...
www.nao.org.uk/insights/gui...
The UK has committed to provide Ukraine with £7.8 billion of military support between January 2022 and March 2025. Read our Investigation into military support for Ukraine to understand the size, scope and value of military support.
Investigation into military support for Ukraine - NAO report
89% of Ukrainian troops trained this year by the British Army under Operation Interflex felt better equipped to survive on the battlefield.
www.nao.org.uk
September 11, 2024 at 7:46 AM
The UK has committed to provide Ukraine with £7.8 billion of military support between January 2022 and March 2025. Read our Investigation into military support for Ukraine to understand the size, scope and value of military support.
Great interview by @willdunn.bsky.social with #GarethDavies the C&AG, head of the NAO, and now Lord of the Purse Strings! www.newstatesman.com/the-weekend-...
Britain’s lord of the purse strings
In our new age of fiscal stringency, Gareth Davies will be the man marking the government's homework.
www.newstatesman.com
September 9, 2024 at 8:01 AM
Great interview by @willdunn.bsky.social with #GarethDavies the C&AG, head of the NAO, and now Lord of the Purse Strings! www.newstatesman.com/the-weekend-...
National Audit Office #NAO report out today highlights the need for a more effective response to tax evasion by small businesses. www.nao.org.uk/reports/tack...
Tackling tax evasion in high street and online retail - NAO report
The UK is losing billions of pounds a year due to tax evasion by small businesses, which can easily exploit weaknesses in government systems.
www.nao.org.uk
September 9, 2024 at 7:51 AM
National Audit Office #NAO report out today highlights the need for a more effective response to tax evasion by small businesses. www.nao.org.uk/reports/tack...