 In June 2018, the National Audit Office published its investigation into the collapse of Carillion, criticising the government for not spotting financial problems at a key supplier sooner.The report also highlighted that accountants and lawyers managing the liquidation were set to earn £70m in fees, with special manager PwC set to receive £50m.It was forecast that the collapse would cost the UK taxpayer £148m, though later estimates put the cost at over £150m, potentially £180m.