National Audit Office: Overcoming challenges to managing risks in government (December 2023)

Summary

This guide outlines the challenges to managing risks in government and ways senior leaders and risk practitioners can overcome these challenges.

The guide sets out some of the key risk management challenges facing the public sector. It then outlines 10 approaches leaders and practitioners can take to help overcome these challenges. Each approach is supported by:

• an explanation of why this should be a priority for government
• illustrative case studies and quotes
• practical tips for leaders and practitioners to take.