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Mark Parrett

@MPParrett

Work @NAOorguk - focus on VFM in DWP. 2nd Bass with @BBCSO. #Seagulls supporter #Scouting #ProudGrandpa Views my own. Retweets not an endorsement.

Joined March 2011
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Looking for more than just a graduate job? Applications for the National Audit Office's 2027 Graduate ACA Training Scheme are now open. Find out more: naoaccountancyscheme.co.uk/
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Our latest overview of the Department for Work & Pensions @DWPgovuk examines: - how DWP spent £319.9 billion of public money - productivity and efficiency across the department - key risks and challenges facing welfare and pension services Read it here: nao.org.uk/overviews/departm…
Department for Work & Pensions 2025-26 - NAO overview

Department for Work & Pensions 2025-26 - NAO overview

DWP delivers pensions and benefits to 23 million people across Great Britain, making it the government's largest-spending department.

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This Saturday 19 September, we are opening the doors of our iconic London office from 11am as part of Open House London. Why not drop in for a tour? More info here: programme.openhouse.org.uk/l…
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We recently announced upcoming reports, including: • Update on Carer's Allowance • Government's climate risk: insights from 25-26 disclosures Find out more ⤵️ nao.org.uk/work-in-progress/
Work in progress - National Audit Office

Work in progress - National Audit Office

Our schedule of future publications.

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Mark Parrett retweeted
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Dr Helen Jeffries@HelenEva8Jul 27
Autistic people seem to be natures bullying targets - there's something about us that makes others want to pick on us. Not to say we can't be bullies ourselves either. It's part of the mental health load of #Autism helenjeffries.wordpress.com/…
A license to be bullied

A license to be bullied

We autistics may well try to rationalise bullying as something that we “deserve”. My autistic absolutist brain looks for logic in everything. If I’ve failed or been rejected it was my f…

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We recently published our 2025/26 audit certificates for: • Department for Work & Pensions (@DWPgovuk) • HM Revenue & Customs (@HMRCgovuk) • Department for Science, Innovation & Technology (SciTechgovuk) • Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs (@Defragovuk) 1/2
National Audit Office 2025-26 Financial Audits • Department for Work & Pensions ( • HM Revenue & Customs • Department for Science, Innovation and Technology • Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs • Department for Energy Security and Net Zero • Television Licence Fee Trust Statement • DVLA

ALT National Audit Office 2025-26 Financial Audits • Department for Work & Pensions ( • HM Revenue & Customs • Department for Science, Innovation and Technology • Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs • Department for Energy Security and Net Zero • Television Licence Fee Trust Statement • DVLA

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Key parts of the electronic monitoring system are not working as intended, creating risks to public protection. Our report highlights the risks to value for money and public protection of expanding a system that is not yet working effectively. Read more: nao.org.uk/reports/electroni…
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£2.6 billion: that's the financial impact our work had for taxpayers in 2025. Read our latest annual report and accounts: nao.org.uk/corporate-informa…
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HMRC identified a new opportunity to use Home Office travel data to address fraud and error in Child Benefit. This led to initial savings of £60 million, but over half of the people who had their benefits suspended were genuine claimants. Our report: nao.org.uk/reports/hmrcs-use…
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The latest report by the Public Accounts Committee finds that the @DWPgovuk Access to Work scheme works for neither disabled people nor employers. Read our recommendations for tackling the widespread issues with the scheme: committees.parliament.uk/com…
New report: The access to work scheme. Access to Work backlogs are creating hardship and uncertainty for disabled people. Public Accounts Committee

ALT New report: The access to work scheme. Access to Work backlogs are creating hardship and uncertainty for disabled people. Public Accounts Committee

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Millions of customers are missing out on support with essential bills. Debt to water and energy companies is now more than £7bn. Regulators must strengthen their support for consumers in vulnerable circumstances & tackle the drivers of rising debt. 👉 nao.org.uk/reports/regulatin…
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The rent and lease arrangements for members of the Royal Family differ depending on why they require accommodation and which organisation provides the property. Read our new report: nao.org.uk/reports/residenti…
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We recently announced an upcoming report on risk management in government: improving capability and decision-making. Find out more ⤵️ nao.org.uk/work-in-progress/…

Risk management in government: improving capability and decision-making - NAO work in progress

This study will assess how well central government bodies manage risks to make better decisions and improve the delivery of public services.

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We recently announced an upcoming report on DWP’s approach to innovation. Find out more ⤵️ nao.org.uk/work-in-progress/…
DWP's approach to innovation - NAO report

DWP's approach to innovation - NAO report

DWP has an ambition to be a leader in public service innovation to increase productivity and secure better value for taxpayers.

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We recently announced upcoming reports, including: • Digital ID: insights to inform government’s approach • Integrating patient records: laying the foundations for a more productive NHS • Prevent • BBC efficiency and transformation programme ⤵️ nao.org.uk/work-in-progress/
Work in progress - National Audit Office

Work in progress - National Audit Office

Our schedule of future publications.

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Dr Helen Jeffries@HelenEva8Mar 16
Would you rather hear from an "expert on autism" or an autistic person? Actually I hope you'd like to hear from both. Too many people talk about us without remembering to talk with us. #Autism helenjeffries.wordpress.com/…
Autistic voices matter

Autistic voices matter

I sometimes speak on panels about my experiences of being an autistic professional, or particularly an autistic professional woman. A little while back I was discussing one such where, during the p…

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Government's Shared Services Strategy, described as critical to a 'one government' approach, is facing funding uncertainty and planning challenges. Read our report: nao.org.uk/reports/update-on…
Governance issues, interoperability problems, and inconsistent commitments are hampering efforts to keep the government's Shared Services Programme on track. Gareth Davies, Head of the NAO

ALT Governance issues, interoperability problems, and inconsistent commitments are hampering efforts to keep the government's Shared Services Programme on track. Gareth Davies, Head of the NAO

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The amount of additional tax revenue secured as a result of @hmrcgovuk's large business directorate has doubled since 2021-22. Read our full report here: nao.org.uk/reports/taxing-la…
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We recently announced upcoming reports, including: • Investigation into Child Benefit anti-fraud-and-error intervention • Lessons learned: Government workforce planning Find out more ⤵️ nao.org.uk/work-in-progress/
Work in progress - National Audit Office

Work in progress - National Audit Office

Our schedule of future publications.

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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-cha…🎥📄
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