Jonny Mood

I am also now over on Bluesky where I'll also be posting about my work on transport and the wider work of the NAO - would love a few more followers! bsky.app/profile/jonnym…

The @greensignallers podcast is always a great listen and so it was a real pleasure to sit down for a chat about our recent @NAOorguk report on Northern Powerhouse Rail Teaser in the main Green Signals podcast greensignals.org/podcast/rememb… Full interview here: youtube.com/watch?v=w15gk6…

Space weather is not something you'll pick up in your usual weather report, but can result in disruption to infrastructure on earth, including aviation, rail, and electricity networks Latest @NAOorguk report looks at how government is planning and responding 👇

Space weather, such as solar flares, can disrupt infrastructure and technology on Earth. The government has invested in improving its forecasting capability, but there are still gaps in its preparedness which must be addressed. Read our report: nao.org.uk/reports/the-uk…

Our latest @NAOorguk report looks at Northern Powerhouse Rail, and the work that has been underway since 2014 to develop plans, and developments leading up to and around government's announcement in January, including what DfT has done to learn key lessons from other programmes

Here’s Gareth’s short summary of his speech in Parliament today. You can watch the full speech or read the transcript here: nao.org.uk/insights/step-…🎥📄

The increased take-up of the @DWPgovuk Access to Work scheme has led to significant processing delays and backlogs. Our latest @NAOorguk report out today.

Access to Work helps people with disabilities or health conditions get or stay in work. But the average time @DWPgovuk takes to process applications has increased, reaching 109 days in November 2025, affecting job security and employers’ cashflow. Read: nao.org.uk/reports/the-ac…

The prison and health services face substantial and rapidly changing threats from illicit drugs in prisons. Our new report says that progress depends on better coordination, urgent security fixes, and smarter use of drug prevalence & health data. Report: nao.org.uk/reports/the-co…

Annual reports & accounts are critical publications supporting transparency and accountability. They detail your organisation's performance, including successes & challenges. So what's the best way to present this? Our guide gives you the low down ⬇️ nao.org.uk/insights/good-…

The Ministry of Defence detects, prevents and recovers only a small amount of the fraud it potentially faces. A smarter approach to tackling fraud and economic crime could save it millions and boost the UK’s defence capability. Read our report ⬇️ nao.org.uk/reports/mods-m…

Read our learnings and insights from more than 400 financial audits. Many government departments, other agencies and organisations experience the same challenges, such as data & reporting quality, IT controls, and asset management Report: nao.org.uk/insights/audit…

HM Treasury's regulation Action Plan aims to drive economic growth and save £5.6 billion a year by 2030 by cutting administrative burdens. Our new report examines the progress made in implementing the Action Plan so far. Read the full report here: nao.org.uk/reports/regula…

Anyone who is learning to drive - or have friends and family doing so - will recognise the frustration of not being able to get a driving test where they want and within a reasonable time Our @NAOorguk report looks at the causes of backlogs and DVSA's actions in response 👇

Short-term fixes in the asylum system have shifted pressures - creating new backlogs, wasting public funds and harming life chances. We’ve mapped the asylum system to show where delays occur, and set out 4 requirements for an effective system. Report: nao.org.uk/reports/an-ana…

National Savings and Investments raises funds for government by borrowing from savers who invest in products such as Premium Bonds. While digitally transforming its business, NS&I has faced cost increases, delays & procurement issues. Our report: nao.org.uk/reports/nation…

Our latest @NAOorguk overview of the Department for Transport is out This draws on our work from across value for money and financial audit, to provide a short and neat summary of key areas If you are interested in transport you'll find something of interest in it 👇

Government doesn't know how reliant it is on independent adult hospices for the provision of palliative and end-of-life care. With more people dying in England each year, the sustainability of independent hospices is of national importance. Read: nao.org.uk/reports/the-fi…

New report: Local Bus Services in England 📄 Our report raises concerns over accessibility for elderly and disabled people and highlights the Government’s short-term, fragmented and poorly targeted funding for the sector. Read more 👇 committees.parliament.uk/committee/127/…

My colleague Jenny talks about our @NAOorguk on the Probation Service 👇 Government has a plan to improve poor performance, but it will need to actively manage risks to ensure the service can rehabilitate offenders and protect the public

The cost of settling clinical negligence claims has more than tripled in the past two decades. Government’s liability for clinical negligence claims in England is now £60 billion, the second largest liability on the government balance sheet. Report: nao.org.uk/reports/costs-…