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The National Audit Office audits the accounts of all central government departments and agencies, as well as a wide range of other public bodies, and reports to Parliament on the economy, efficiency and effectiveness with which they have used public money. Our work saves the taxpayer millions of pounds every year.

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Adult with autism, and carer

Supporting people with autism through adulthood

Government departments and local health and social care organisations don’t have enough information on numbers of adults with autism. The NAO have produced a video illustrating the themes covered in our report and an Easy Read version (PDF - 753Kb).

The Department for Transport: The failure of Metronet 

The failure of Metronet has led to an estimated direct loss to the taxpayer of between £170 million and £410 million. There has also been an impact on passengers.

BERR’s oversight of the Post Office Network Change Programme

The Post Office Network Change Programme has largely met its targets. However, the implementation of some of the new Outreach services is behind schedule.

 

 

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