Our coverage on the National Audit Office (NAO) focuses on its audits, reports, and oversight of UK government departments, public bodies, and large-scale spending programmes. Accountancy Today reports on NAO findings into the efficiency, effectiveness, and value for money of public expenditure, alongside its role in strengthening accountability and governance. We analyse the implications of NAO reports for public sector accountants, auditors, and policymakers, with particular attention to themes such as infrastructure projects, health and social care, and pandemic response spending. Our editorial also explores the NAO’s influence on audit reform, parliamentary scrutiny, and public trust in financial management. This coverage provides accountants, auditors, and advisers with insights into the NAO’s work and its impact on the stewardship of public funds.