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1 Building Public Trust Awards Examples of good practice in annual reports Interactive PDF
2 The NAO and the Building Public Trust Awards The Building Public Trust Awards, which are sponsored by PwC, recognise trust and transparency in corporate reporting. These annual awards for outstanding corporate reporting in both the private and public sectors have been running for 13 years. The NAO continues to co-sponsor the public sector award for excellence in public sector reporting. In 2015 this award was won by the Department for Business, Innovation & Skills. During the judging process we identified a range of good practice examples; the purpose of this guide is to share these examples more widely with those who have a role in preparing annual reports and accounts. Annual reporting can help build trust by being transparent, relevant and accessible to readers. This year we saw a continued improvement in the quality of the reporting by the highest performing public sector organisations, with a genuine step-change in the efforts to make the annual report easier to understand. For example, we saw organisations making good use of graphics, summaries and highlights pages to set out key information and demonstrate their achievements. In all sectors, the move towards excellence in reporting is an ongoing journey and we saw some areas for improvement. In particular, we found that the quality of risk reporting remains variable; it was not always easy to see how reported KPIs linked to an organisation s overall objectives; and, while transparency is improving, there is scope for more frank and balanced reporting. For those who are involved in preparing their organisation s annual report and accounts, we also highlight that, as part of HM Treasury s Simplification and streamlining statutory annual report and accounts project, the FReM has introduced changes to the structure of the annual report and accounts. There is now a requirement for these to be split into three parts; the Performance Report, the Accountability Report and the Statements. We have produced a fact sheet which details these changes and this can be found here. The NAO s involvement with the Building Public Trust Awards is part of our wider commitment to helping raise the standards of reporting by public bodies. We look forward to continuing to work with the bodies we audit, HM Treasury, Parliament and our wider stakeholders, to promote continued progress in the years ahead. If you would like further information about this guide or any aspect of annual report and accounts production and audit, please contact your usual NAO team, or please get in touch via enquiries@nao.gsi.gov.uk. Kate Mathers Director, Audit Practice & Quality National Audit Office, March 2016 This guide summarises the judging criteria and highlights examples of good practice from the 52 public sector annual reports and accounts we reviewed as part of the judging process for the public sector award. Of course, the examples we have included here are just that examples. It is important that entities consider what disclosures are relevant and material to their organisation when considering what is to be disclosed as well as how in their annual report and accounts. Judging areas
3 What did we look for? Clarity around purpose, strategic objectives and key programmes/projects Clear statement of purpose Clear objectives which are explained Clear objectives with sub objectives Balanced view of progress against objectives Details of future plans to implement priorities Future Outlook Over the coming year the Shareholder Executive will continue to work to improve the Government s as a shareholder, including maintaining its advisory role working with other Government Departments as well as across the BIS Family. The Shareholder Clear future plans B g th a e Executive will also consider future funding s options and strategic objectives for the R BBB and GIB, looking to ensure that the T two organisations can build on the success m achieved in With GIB s set up and w l operations phase complete, we are now a t the next stage in GIB s development. th t its strategic priorities should i o meet its funding needs. ain a revised state aid for its continued 6, and giving it in a wid Monitoring actions not achieved Case studies demonstrating achievement of priorities Performance against targets and future targets
4 Clear statement of purpose Services Compensation Scheme page 6 1/7
5 Clear objectives which are explained Department for Work & Pensions page 15 2/7
6 Clear objectives with sub objectives Legal Aid Agency page 14 3/7
7 Clear future plans Department for Business, Innovation & Skills pages 38 and 45 Future Outlook Over the coming year the Shareholder Executive will continue to work to improve the Government s as a shareholder, including maintaining its advisory role working with other Government Departments as well as across the BIS Family. The Shareholder Executive will also consider future funding options and strategic objectives for the BBB and GIB, looking to ensure that the two organisations can build on the success achieved in With GIB s set up and initial operations phase complete, we are now looking at the next stage in GIB s development. Including what its strategic priorities should be and how best to meet its funding needs. We are seeking to obtain a revised state aid approval for GIB, providing for its continued operation beyond October 2016, and giving it an expanded scope so it can invest in a wider range of projects and sectors. On the 4 June, the Chancellor announced the Government s intention to dispose of its remaining 30 per cent shareholding in Royal Mail and the Secretary of State laid a report in Parliament on the 8 June setting out the details of future sales. On 11 June 2015, BIS successfully completed the sale of half of the remaining stake, raising 750 million which will be paid to Exchequer funds. The Post Office s Network Transformation programme continues and is due to be completed by March 2018; we will have a key role to play in supporting successful delivery of this programme in , which is vital in ensuring the future success of the network. We will also support other work streams with a view to securing efficiencies and financial sustainability for the Post Office. The BIS Public Data Group will seek to further increase the visibility, usability accessibility of their data through licencing simplification and improved communications. They will also explore new ways to strengthen support for businesses seeking to use PDG data. Future Outlook There are a number of opportunities in higher education over the coming year including taking decisions on the outcomes of the postgraduate loans consultation, on how to better embed high quality vocational education in the cuttingedge research that our institutions are delivering in partnership with industry; and examining attitudes towards part-time study, with research commissioned by the previous Government and results expected in summer Key challenges remain securing the removal of student number controls whilst continuing to manage the higher education budget. We are also seeking to improve the quality assurance process for both HEFCE funded institutions and alternative providers, so that standards continue to rise, and we move towards greater consistency in how we treat providers. The SLC continue to undergo a major change programme and must ensure that, alongside continuing to provide good customer service to its existing customer base, it successfully completes a demanding programme of work involving large scale ICT systems change, delivering the complex, potentially competing and evolving requirements of all four UK Administrations in respect of new policies. Our and Growth directorate will continue to support the Department s financial and business planning activity in the year ahead. Our industrial strategy approach has been strongly supported by businesses and we are looking to further strengthen our partnership approach with industry to help British businesses thrive and compete in the global economy. 4/7
8 Monitoring actions not achieved Department for Transport page 30 5/7
9 Case studies demonstrating achievement of priorities Department for Business, Innovation & Skills page 21 6/7
10 Performance against targets and future targets National Savings and Investment page 14 7/7
11 What did we look for? Linkage between risks, strategic objectives and annual report narrative Risk management process Significant risks specific and detailed Key risk with specific risk and mitigation Quantified risks Discussion about how the dynamic of the risk profile has changed over time Strong reporting on risks linked to strategy
12 Risk management process HM Revenue & Customs page 52 1/4
13 Significant risks specific and detailed HM Revenue & Customs page 53 2/4
14 Key risk with specific risk and mitigation National Savings and Investment page 66 3/4
15 Strong reporting on risks linked to strategy Department of Energy & Climate Change page 27 4/4
16 What did we look for? Discussion of the different delivery models, the reasons for using these models and how they achieve value for money Narrative around how business operations support wider parliamentary objectives For significant contracted-out services discussion around how these contracts are awarded and how the entity manages the on-going contract Consideration of capital investment and how it achieves value for money Capital Projects Contract management Achieving value for money Efficiency
17 Capital Projects Department of Energy & Climate Change page 262 1/4
18 Contract management Department for Transport page 23 2/4
19 Achieving value for money Environment Agency page 41 3/4
20 Efficiency Research Councils 4/4
21 What did we look for? Narrative clearly demonstrating the governance structure and tone at the top Transparent information about how the Board works effectively to govern the organisation BIS Structures The Department s current board and committee structures are shown in the diagram below. Overseas senior remuneration and appointments Overseas the quality of BIS audit and risk control functions Nomination Committee Perm Sec, 1 Non-Exec and specialists Meets once a year Audit & Risk Committee Non-Execs, Perm Sec, 1 DG and specialists Meets 5 times a year Committee DGs and Directors Meets monthly Clear governance structure Board attendance BIS Secretari s Committee ctors Board activities
22 Clear governance structure Department for Business, Innovation & Skills page 62 BIS Structures The Department s current board and committee structures are shown in the diagram below. Overseas senior remuneration and appointments Overseas the quality of BIS audit and risk control functions Nomination Committee Perm Sec, 1 Non-Exec and specialists Meets once a year Audit & Risk Committee Non-Execs, Perm Sec, 1 DG and specialists Meets 5 times a year BIS Secretariat Departmental Board Ministers, Perm Sec, DGs and Non-Execs Meets 4 times a year Provides direction on BIS and PO strategy, and capabilities 1/3 BIS Secretariat Ensures delivery of people, change and communication strategies Ensures effective management of BIS corporate services alongside POs Ensures effective management and control of BIS and PO, finance and risks Committee DGs and Directors Meets monthly Committee DGs and Directors Meets monthly Performance, Finance and Risk Committee DGs and Directors Meets monthly BIS Secretariat Executive Board Perm Sec and DGs Meets every 2 weeks Sets strategy and ensures, with the Committees, effective management of BIS and POs Reporting relationships
23 Board activities HM Revenue & Customs page 51 2/3
24 Board attendance HM Courts & Tribunals Service page 49 3/3
25 What did we look for? Quantified KPIs aligned to strategic objectives Balanced assessment of goals achieved and against target KPIs KPIs KPIs
26 Measure Key Performance Indicators Homes and Communities Agency page 20 1/3
27 Measure Key Performance Indicators Legal Aid Agency page 16 2/3
28 Measure Key Performance Indicators Highways Agency page 12 3/3
29 What did we look for? An understandable and fair reflection of financial which is consistent with the underlying financial statements Where the department spent its money Explanations for variances Expenditure breakdown Discussion of actual against expected/budgeted Spending within budget
30 Where the department spent its money Department of Energy & Climate Change page 17 1/5
31 Explanations for variances Department for Work & Pensions page 49 2/5
32 Explanations for variances Department for International Development page 65 3/5
33 Expenditure breakdown Health Education England page 61 4/5
34 Spending within budget Nuclear Decommissioning Authority page 9 5/5
35 What did we look for? Discussion and quantitative analysis of people in the organisation Details of equal opportunities and diversity in the organisation Importance of staff Employee engagement Staff statistics How staff fit into the organisation Staff engagement in people survey Equality Staff sickness
36 Importance of staff Services Compensation Scheme page 82 1/7
37 Staff statistics Department of Energy & Climate Change page 33 2/7
38 Staff engagement in people survey National Savings and Investment page 30 3/7
39 Employee engagement HM Treasury page 25 4/7
40 How staff fit into the organisation Public Health England page 8 5/7
41 Equality Department for Work & Pensions page 64 6/7
42 Staff sickness Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs page 26 7/7
43 What did we look for? Consideration of the external that influence and impact on current objectives and
44 Public Health England page 9 1/3
45 Pension Protection Fund page 22 2/3
46 NHS Litigation Authority page 8 3/3
47 What did we look for? Use of plain English, graphics and appropriate lay out to enable the user to understand and gauge the importance of the information presented Appropriate use of acronyms, with clear definitions We improve lives In we: Saw a record 31.1m people in employment including 22.7m full-time e number g Enabled the creation of 65,570 new businesses throu New Enterprise All Helped Use of graphics to highlight key achievements Glossary the 105,000 Use of graphics to highlight key achievements
48 Use of graphics to highlight key achievements Department for Work & Pensions page 7 We improve lives In we: Saw a record 31.1m people in employment including 22.7m full-time Enabled the creation of 65,570 new businesses through the New Enterprise Allowance Boosted the number of people saving in workplace pensions by 2.2m and legislated for a simpler, fairer State Pension Helped 105,000 families turn their lives around through the Troubled Families Programme Helped more than 32,400 disabled people find and stay in work by reducing barriers through Access to Work 1/3 Gave 198,000 young people the opportunity to gain valuable work experience with an employer placement Supported a 2.1 percentage point increase in the employment rate of disabled people up to 46.3% Achieved 86% parents paying maintenance for their children
49 Use of graphics to highlight key achievements Department for Business, Innovation & Skills page 10 2/3
50 Glossary Skills Funding Agency page 83 3/3 DP Ref March 2016
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