National studies
Our national reports and studies help public bodies manage the financial challenges they face by providing authoritative, unbiased, evidence-based analysis and advice.
Research focuses on financial and other management issues in local public services. It draws on analysis of local and national data and aims to help councils, NHS bodies and other local agencies review and challenge their current arrangements and performance.
Protecting the public purse 2010
We describe developments in the field of fraud prevention since 2009, report the findings from our fraud survey, and identify more fraud risks.
Improving data quality in the NHS: 2010
Annual report on the PbR assurance programme This report summarises the results of the PbR data assurance programme since it began in 2007. For the last three years, the Audit Commission has looked at over £200 million worth of payments …
Local government pensions in England
In this information paper, we examine the long-term affordability of the Local Government Pension Scheme, and look at steps that could be taken to put it on a better financial footing.
Sustaining value for money in the police service
These two briefings help community safety partnerships and overview and scrutiny committees assess value for money in community safety in their local area.
Against the odds
We reveal how councils need a new approach in getting to grips with the needs of their local teens, in order to make scarce resources work harder for those at greatest risk of long-term unemployment.