The Audit Commission's former programme of national studies helped public bodies manage the financial challenges they faced by providing authoritative, unbiased, evidence-based analysis and advice. Our research focused on financial and other management issues in local public services. It drew on analysis of local and national data and aimed to help councils, NHS bodies and other local agencies review and challenge their arrangements and performance.
We produced a series of housing briefings on different themes, such as allocation and lettings, and tenancy management. These briefings captured key messages from the Commission’s research in these areas, and provide links to relevant national publications, case studies and tools. You can access the briefings via the link on the left-hand side of this page.
We also produced briefings for other sectors including local government, community safety, fire and rescue, and children and young people.
A full A-Z list of housing studies and a list of studies for other sectors are also available.