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Jonny Mood

@jonnymood

Director at National Audit Office (@NAOorguk) - leading value for money work in justice sector. Improving public services ¦ knowledge sharing ¦ strategy

 Newcastle
Joined April 2010
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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/jonnymood.b…
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Improving public sector productivity is a huge challenge Good work to improve productivity is underway, but how do you find practical examples of what works? The @NAOorguk is publishing case studies, helpful for public sector leaders when thinking about productivity initiatives
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National Audit Office says public sector organisations should study the development of Justice Transcribe bit.ly/4BcpVKH
MoJ AI tool highlighted as 'example' for other departments

MoJ AI tool highlighted as 'example' for other departments

National Audit Office says public sector organisations should study the development of Justice Transcribe

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We've published our latest overview of the Department for Transport (@transportgovuk). It looks at: - how DfT spent £41.9bn - major projects and rail reform - transport performance, and; - key risks and future challenges. Read it here: nao.org.uk/overviews/departm…
Department for Transport 2025-26 - NAO overview

Department for Transport 2025-26 - NAO overview

This overview examines the DfT’s 2025-26 financial performance, including £41.9 billion of spending and the factors driving budget variances.

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Consumers are paying the price for an electricity grid that can't yet handle the volume of clean and renewable energy coming online. Our new report highlights most of the UK's planned £70bn grid upgrades for 2030 are still in the early stages: nao.org.uk/reports/upgrading…
Portrait of Gareth Davies, Head of the NAO, with a quote on the importance of grid upgrades for economic growth and consumer bills.

ALT Portrait of Gareth Davies, Head of the NAO, with a quote on the importance of grid upgrades for economic growth and consumer bills.

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Patients are still facing long waits at A&E and delayed discharge from hospitals, despite efforts from @NHSEngland to improve A&E performance. Read the full report here: nao.org.uk/reports/managing-…
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Our new report finds that @DefraGovUK must work more closely with households, communities and industry to ensure the food supply chain can withstand increasingly likely and severe shocks like extreme weather events, cyber-attacks and disease outbreaks. ➡️ nao.org.uk/reports/resilienc…
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Up to 755,000 additional construction workers could be needed by 2030. The government’s £625m construction skills package is a welcome step to closing the skills gap, but our report finds success will depend on stronger employer engagement: nao.org.uk/reports/increasin…
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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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More than 12 years since planning began, Northern Powerhouse Rail still faces major uncertainty. A new Public Accounts Committee report warns that government have not learned from HS2 failings 🚆 Read more 👇 committees.parliament.uk/com…
View of a busy Manchester Piccadilly platform with multiple trains and a large glass roof overhead, highlighting Northern Powerhouse Rail report.

ALT View of a busy Manchester Piccadilly platform with multiple trains and a large glass roof overhead, highlighting Northern Powerhouse Rail report.

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Good progress is being made in @mhclg's devolution aims in England. It has created 18 Mayoral Strategic Authorities. But to get the best results when scaling up, MHCLG must ensure local bodies are suitably supported. More: nao.org.uk/reports/devolutio…
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Our @NAOorguk report today examines the reset of the HS2 programme. Good progress is being made, but there remains significant work to complete. It is crucial this stage is not rushed given the expense and delays from past failures nao.org.uk/reports/high-spee…
High Speed Two reset - NAO report

High Speed Two reset - NAO report

This report examines whether HS2 Ltd and DfT are taking reasonable steps to plan, assure and implement the reset of the HS2 programme.

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@NAOorgukJun 29
HS2 is being reset by @transportgovuk and @HS2ltd, but significant work remains before they can put the programme on a stronger footing. Read our latest report on HS2: nao.org.uk/reports/high-spee…
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Our new report examines the proposals for restoring the Palace of Westminster and assesses them against established practice to determine whether the programme is currently set up for success. Read it here ➡️ nao.org.uk/reports/restorati…
Restoration and Renewal of the Palace of Westminster: 2026 Update - NAO report

Restoration and Renewal of the Palace of Westminster: 2026 Update - NAO report

The NAO has examined the proposals for restoring the Palace of Westminster and has assessed them against established practice.

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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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What can departments learn from DfT’s encouraging progress on innovation? I wrote a piece for @CSWnews, about our recent @NAOorguk on Innovation in Transport, covering just that Short video, and links to the article & report 👇 civilserviceworld.com/profes… nao.org.uk/reports/innovatio…
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HS2 is back in the news and @HoCcommitteesUK are gearing up for further scrutiny of the HS2 programme, including the Public Accounts Committee in July. @NAOorguk will be reporting on the HS2 reset this summer, work in progress notice on our website: nao.org.uk/work-in-progress/…
High Speed Two reset - NAO report

High Speed Two reset - NAO report

This report examines whether HS2 Ltd and DfT are taking reasonable steps to plan, assure and implement the reset of the HS2 programme.

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@HoCcommitteesUKMay 18
HS2 could cost the taxpayer £100bn. MPs on the Transport and Public Accounts Committees are investigating the progress of the major project, its impact on local communities, and how the government plans to fund it.
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I've written for @CSWnews about our latest @NAOorguk report on public sector innovation. We focus on @transportgovuk, but there are several areas of learning that other government departments will find useful, particularly relating to managing high-risk innovation activity 👇
Civil Service World (@CSWnews) profile pictureCivil Service World@CSWnewsMay 18
"By looking at real-world examples of innovative transport projects, we have identified several areas of learning that government departments of all shapes and sizes will find useful" civilserviceworld.com/profes…
What can departments learn from DfT’s encouraging progress on innovation?

What can departments learn from DfT’s encouraging progress on innovation?

The NAO's dig into DfT’s efforts to support the uptake of new technology reveals valuable lessons on the building blocks of successful innovation

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My latest @NAOorguk report looks at DfT's support for innovation. While the work is focused on transport, there are several areas of learning that other government departments will find useful, particularly relating to managing high-risk innovation activity. 👇
National Audit Office (@NAOorguk) profile pictureNational Audit Office
@NAOorgukMay 18
Innovation is seen by @transportgovuk as key to tackling some of the challenges facing the transport sector today. How can it unlock economic, environmental and consumer benefits by strengthening support for new science and technology in transport? ➡️ nao.org.uk/reports/innovatio…
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The government wants AI to be used more widely across the public sector, but effective use depends on having strong data foundations. Our new guide for audit and risk assurance committees highlights the key areas organisations need to consider first ⤵️ nao.org.uk/insights/good-pra…
Good practice guide for organisations using AI - NAO insight

Good practice guide for organisations using AI - NAO insight

This guide highlights key considerations for audit and risk assurance committees when overseeing AI within public sector organisations.

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Demand for primary school places is falling. As most school funding is based on pupil numbers, this will impact schools finances. @educationgovuk hasn't yet provided the support needed to help schools handle the financial risks of falling demand. ➡️ nao.org.uk/reports/respondin…
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Government compensation schemes, including those for Windrush and Infected Blood, are making progress in handling claims and processing pay-outs. But there is more to do to identify all eligible claimants and minimise delays. Read our report: nao.org.uk/reports/governmen…
Horizon Convictions Redress Scheme Eligible claimants: Current and former subpostmasters whose criminal convictions were deemed to have been malicious and were overturned by legislation Expected number of eligible claimants: Around 700 Number of claims received: 490 Number of claims paid: 463 Average wait time for settled claim: 81 working days Average payment per claim: £600,000 Total paid out as of February 2026: £295 million Expected total compensation (across all 4 Horizon Compensation Schemes): £1.8 billion

ALT Horizon Convictions Redress Scheme Eligible claimants: Current and former subpostmasters whose criminal convictions were deemed to have been malicious and were overturned by legislation Expected number of eligible claimants: Around 700 Number of claims received: 490 Number of claims paid: 463 Average wait time for settled claim: 81 working days Average payment per claim: £600,000 Total paid out as of February 2026: £295 million Expected total compensation (across all 4 Horizon Compensation Schemes): £1.8 billion

Infected Blood Compensation Scheme Eligible claimants: NHS patients who became infected through receiving contaminated blood transfusions or products, and those affected such as family members and carers Expected number of eligible claimants: Around 51,000 (IBCA estimate) Number of claims received: 3,546 Number of claims paid: 2,861 Average wait time for settled claim: 39 days Average payment per claim: £660,000 Total paid out as of February 2026: £1.89 billion Expected final pay out: £12.8 billion

ALT Infected Blood Compensation Scheme Eligible claimants: NHS patients who became infected through receiving contaminated blood transfusions or products, and those affected such as family members and carers Expected number of eligible claimants: Around 51,000 (IBCA estimate) Number of claims received: 3,546 Number of claims paid: 2,861 Average wait time for settled claim: 39 days Average payment per claim: £660,000 Total paid out as of February 2026: £1.89 billion Expected final pay out: £12.8 billion

Windrush Compensation Scheme Eligible claimants: Members of the Windrush generation and their families who incurred losses due to difficulties proving their legal immigration status in the UK Expected number of eligible claimants: 11,500 to 14,500 Number of claims received: 11,475 Number of claims resolved: 3,148 payouts, and 5,203 nil awards Average wait time for settled claim: 5 months Average payment per claim: £32,100 Total paid out as of February 2026: £124.2 million Expected final pay out: £156 million to £243 million

ALT Windrush Compensation Scheme Eligible claimants: Members of the Windrush generation and their families who incurred losses due to difficulties proving their legal immigration status in the UK Expected number of eligible claimants: 11,500 to 14,500 Number of claims received: 11,475 Number of claims resolved: 3,148 payouts, and 5,203 nil awards Average wait time for settled claim: 5 months Average payment per claim: £32,100 Total paid out as of February 2026: £124.2 million Expected final pay out: £156 million to £243 million

LGBT Financial Recognition Scheme Eligible claimants: LGBT veterans of the UK Armed Forces who were dismissed or discharged because of the pre-2000 ban on homosexuality and those negatively affected by the ban Expected number of eligible claimants: 1,600-2,000 Number of claims received: 2,113 from 1,366 veterans Number of claims paid: 996 Average wait time for settled claim: 6 to 10 months Average payment per claim: Dismissed or Discharged Payment is fixed at £50,000. Impact Payment average is £9,700. Total paid out as of February 2026: £36.4 million Expected final pay out: £75 million

ALT LGBT Financial Recognition Scheme Eligible claimants: LGBT veterans of the UK Armed Forces who were dismissed or discharged because of the pre-2000 ban on homosexuality and those negatively affected by the ban Expected number of eligible claimants: 1,600-2,000 Number of claims received: 2,113 from 1,366 veterans Number of claims paid: 996 Average wait time for settled claim: 6 to 10 months Average payment per claim: Dismissed or Discharged Payment is fixed at £50,000. Impact Payment average is £9,700. Total paid out as of February 2026: £36.4 million Expected final pay out: £75 million

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Recent @NAOorguk work on @HMRCgovuk large business directorate praised its cooperative approach and found there is little doubt that it is providing good value for money? What lessons can be learned from that, and how can HMRC build on that success? @CSWnews article 👇
Civil Service World (@CSWnews) profile pictureCivil Service World@CSWnewsApr 1
A hands-on approach to big business has reaped rewards – here’s how HMRC can build on that success civilserviceworld.com/news/a…
What lessons can be learned from HMRC’s success in taxing large businesses?

What lessons can be learned from HMRC’s success in taxing large businesses?

A hands-on approach to big business has reaped rewards – here’s how HMRC can build on that success

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