Who audits the NAO?
Comptroller and Auditor General (C&AG) Sir Amyas Morse KCB is the head of the NAO. He was appointed in June 2009. The C&AG is an Officer of the House of Commons, appointed by the Queen and has statutory access and reporting rights. The C&AG is responsible for all audits and reports.
What does NAO stand for audit?
National Audit Office
National Audit Office (NAO)
How does the NAO work?
NAO scrutinises public spending for Parliament and is independent of both central and local government. Each year we audit the financial statements of all government departments and many other public bodies, and produce around 65 value-for-money reports for Parliament.
Is NAO public sector?
“During a year marked by great uncertainly and tremendous challenge for the public sector, the role of the NAO, including its independent voice, has never been more important.”
Who is the head of the National Audit Office?
Appointment of Dame Fiona Reynolds DBE as next Chair of the National Audit Office. Dame Fiona Reynolds DBE has today been announced by the Prime Minister and the Chair of the Public Accounts Committee (PAC) as the next Chair of the National Audit Office (NAO).
What does the Wales Audit Office do?
The Auditor General audits and reports on Welsh public bodies. The Wales Audit Office provides staff and other resources for the Auditor General’s work, and monitors and advises the Auditor General.
What is a NAO?
NAO means “Now.”
Who do the NAO report to?
The NAO reports to the Comptroller and Auditor General who is an officer of the House of Commons of the Parliament of the United Kingdom and in turn reports to the Public Accounts Commission, a statutory body established under section 2 of the National Audit Act 1983.
Who does NAO report to?
The National Audit Office has published its report into the UK’s product safety system which references the work of the Office for Product Safety and Standards. The NAO’s report recognises the significant progress made in the three years since OPSS was established.
Where is the NAO?
North Atlantic Oscillation (NAO), an irregular fluctuation of atmospheric pressure over the North Atlantic Ocean that has a strong effect on winter weather in Europe, Greenland, northeastern North America, North Africa, and northern Asia.
Who audits the UK government?
The National Audit Office (NAO) is an independent Parliamentary body in the United Kingdom which is responsible for auditing central government departments, government agencies and non-departmental public bodies. The NAO also carries out value for money (VFM) audits into the administration of public policy.
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