Summary of consultation responses to the 2009-10 local government fees letter
11/03/2010
Auditor Generals summary of responses to the fees consultation
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Have your say on hospital food
03/03/2010
Wales Audit Office launches questionnaire as part of a study on food and catering services in Welsh hospitals
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What topics should the Wales Audit Office be looking into?
01/03/2010
The Wales Audit Office is asking members of the public for the first time what topics they think it should be looking into over the next few years.
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Gwent Police Authority is ‘performing well’ and in strong position to improve further
24/02/2010
Gwent Police Authority is ‘performing well and is in a strong position to further improve’, according to a new report released today by Her Majesty’s Inspectorate of Constabulary (HMIC) and the Wales Audit Office
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Come and see us at the unscheduled care event
23/02/2010
TRUST has organised a one day conference on Improving Quality and Safety in Emergency and Unscheduled Healthcare, at which we will be speaking
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Financial Audit Summer Placement 2010
19/02/2010
We are looking for enthusiastic and self-motivated students who have completed their second year of study, who are interested in gaining experience of public sector audit. Click here for more information.
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Wales Audit Office welcomes new Auditor General
10/02/2010
The Wales Audit Office is pleased to welcome Gillian Body to the role of interim Auditor General for Wales.
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Auditor General for Wales resigns
03/02/2010
Jeremy Colman has resigned from his post as Auditor General for Wales.
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Assembly Government needs ‘better business processes’ to promote a sustainable Wales
21/01/2010
‘Embed sustainable development in all decisions’, says Auditor General
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Have your say on states of Guernsey governance
11/01/2010
Members of the public in Guernsey are being invited to have their say on how the States of Guernsey should improve the way it does its business.
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Annual letters
04/01/2010
Annual Letters for some Welsh local authorities and health bodies are now available. More to follow as they are published. Follow us on twitter http://twitter.com/WalesAudit for updates.
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Unscheduled care system too disjointed for the future
15/12/2009
Auditor General calls for services to work better together to provide urgent and unplanned care
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Wales Audit Office announces new local government delivery teams
01/12/2009
The new delivery teams listed below will be responsible for carrying out all improvement audits and assessments.
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Urgent improvements needed in mental health services for children and young people in Wales
24/11/2009
Joint report highlights weaknesses and recommends improvements
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We’re now on Twitter
18/11/2009
Follow us for all our latest news and events at www.twitter.com/WalesAudit
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Consulting on our Code of Audit Practice
17/11/2009
For details on the revised Code and how to submit your comments, click here.
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Flood defences can’t keep pace with environmental change
29/10/2009
Stronger leadership needed to manage risks of erosion and tidal flooding, says Auditor General
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Funding control and learning quality in work based learning much improved
22/10/2009
But lessons learnt from earlier problems not systematically applied across the Assembly Government, says Auditor General
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Wales Audit Office ‘will build on track record of success’
08/10/2009
Auditor General responds to international Peer Review findings
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Local Government Audit and Inspection Fees
17/09/2009
The Auditor General is currently consulting on fee scales for 2009-2010. Click here for details.
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NHS Direct Wales needs to be better integrated into healthcare system
15/09/2009
Auditor General calls for more seamless service
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Education of looked after children survey
11/09/2009
We are investigating whether support for looked after children to improve their education is improving. Click here for details.
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Mental health services survey
11/09/2009
We want to hear your views on the services you have received – like what is working for you and what needs to change. Click here for details.
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States of Guernsey ‘needs better system of governance’
04/09/2009
‘Current arrangements do not support value for money services for citizens’, says Auditor General for Wales
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Ministers should intervene in Anglesey Council
15/07/2009
Auditor General calls for urgent action to address serious problems
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Community councils good practice guide
14/07/2009
The Wales Audit Office has launched an its good practice guide for community councils. Click here to view it.
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Communities First ‘unlikely to deliver objectives without significant change’
09/07/2009
Some improvement, but fundamental challenges need addressing, says Auditor General
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Community and town councils can improve their financial management arrangements by applying four good practice lessons
30/06/2009
Auditor General gives step by step good practice guide to governance and financial management arrangement for Community and Town councils
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Maternity care mainly appropriate but unacceptable differences across Wales
19/06/2009
Auditor General calls for national strategy to tackle specific problems in maternity services
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Learning from joint reviews in Wales: key success factors highlighted
16/06/2009
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Planning services at Welsh national parks
27/05/2009
‘Good work on developing policies but process planning applications faster’, says Auditor General
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Wales Audit Office outlines three-year mission
20/05/2009
‘Promoting improvement and value for money from public services is our aim’, says Auditor General
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Action needed to sustain improvements in delayed transfers of care
13/05/2009
Partners must address long-term challenges to promote independence, says Auditor General
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Improvement in a cold climate
13/05/2009
...Delivering in Challenging Times, Wales Audit Office conference
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Our Cliff Nicholson Award win
01/05/2009
The Wales Audit Office is proud to announce that it has been awarded the 2009 Cliff Nicholson prize by the Chartered Institute of Public Finance and Accountancy.
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Proposed changes to Police inspections
30/04/2009
The Audit Commission is currently consulting on proposals for how it and Her Majesty’s Inspectorate of Constabulary will inspect police authorities.
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What do you think of the Wales Audit Office?
23/04/2009
Independent review team invites views from stakeholders
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Improvements needed in A&E patient handovers
23/04/2009
Auditor General calls for more determined efforts by hospitals and the ambulance service
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Auditor General seeks public views on States of Guernsey
21/04/2009
Get in touch by post, online or email
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Cadarn Housing Group
02/04/2009
Latest inspection report released
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The Red Dragon Project
27/03/2009
Joint report by the Comptroller and Auditor General and the Auditor General for Wales
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Caerphilly social services making consistent improvements
26/03/2009
Focused review of Caerphilly County Borough Council Social Services
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Auditor General to publish report on Anglesey Council
23/03/2009
The Auditor General, Jeremy Colman, is set to publish a report on how the Isle of Anglesey County Council is run
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48-hour week rule for junior doctors ‘unlikely to be met in full’
19/03/2009
‘Trusts must focus on meeting compliance deadline’ says Auditor General
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Hafod Housing Association providing mixed quality services to tenants
19/03/2009
Auditor General releases report on South Wales Housing Association
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Newport Social Services improving
17/03/2009
Focused Review of Newport Social Services
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Auditor General updates Assembly Committee on ambulance progress
06/03/2009
Paper submitted to Audit Committee ahead of its next session on 11 March
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Wales Audit Office strategy consultation
03/03/2009
Consultation on the Wales Audit Office Strategy for 2009-2012, Sustained Impact in a Time of Change
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Learn lessons from housing association inspections
02/03/2009
Auditor General reports on performance of Welsh housing associations and highlights weaknesses with current system of regulation and inspection
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NHS taking steps to protect staff from violence and aggression
18/02/2009
But some concerns still remain says Auditor General for Wales
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First Choice Housing Association providing mainly ‘satisfactory’ services
05/02/2009
Auditor General releases report on specialist Association
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New information leaflets
28/01/2009
Four new information leaflets have been published, for members of the public and public sector staff.
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NHS trusts ‘reap benefits’ by reducing sickness absence rates
28/01/2009
‘But sickness levels still a significant problem’ says Auditor General
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Higher education bodies ‘must work together more’
14/01/2009
Barriers to collaboration need removing for Assembly Government objectives to be achieved, says Auditor General
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New case studies
07/01/2009
We have added more case studies to our Case Study Library, including fleet management, smarter ways of working and delayed transfers of care.
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Better planning needed for chronic conditions services
04/12/2008
Auditor General calls on Welsh NHS to take action
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Valleys to Coast Housing Association providing mostly ‘satisfactory’ services
02/12/2008
Auditor General releases report on Bridgend Stock Transfer Housing Association
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Denbighshire Council gradually improving but is not well placed to deliver its priorities
25/11/2008
But Auditor General encouraged by response to report
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Bro Myrddin Housing Association providing poor quality services
20/11/2008
Carmarthenshire Association ‘needs considerable improvement’, says Auditor General
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Forestry Commission Wales is delivering a wider agenda
13/11/2008
But needs to think long-term about how it runs its business, says Auditor General
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Have your say on unscheduled care
05/11/2008
Wales Audit Office launches study into unplanned health and social care services
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Responses to consultation
31/10/2008
A summary of outcomes from Auditor General’s local government fees and studies consultations
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Public sector ‘needs sharper approach to vehicle fleets’
16/10/2008
Wales Audit Office publishes good practice briefing paper to promote improvement
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Cymdeithas Tai Clwyd services to tenants mainly ‘good’ or ‘satisfactory’
14/10/2008
Auditor General releases latest housing association inspection report
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Grwp Gwalia provided mainly ‘good’ services to tenants
09/10/2008
But concerns over maintenance service raised in Auditor General report
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Fleet Management Conference announced for the 25 November 2008
02/10/2008
Do you want to reduce the cost and environmental impact of your fleet and improve services? The Fleet Management Conference can help you achieve this.
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Funding for the Wales Millennium Centre
02/10/2008
Welsh Assembly Government managed risks well during construction but not after opening, says Auditor General
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New good practice case studies
23/09/2008
A number of new case studies are available in the Good Practice Exchange, including 4 new smarter ways of working studies
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New code to safeguard personal information in fraud prevention work
23/09/2008
Auditor General publishes code of data matching practice
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Governance and Accountability for Local Councils
18/09/2008
Auditor General welcomes new practitioners guide for community councils in Wales
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NHS Finances in Wales
18/09/2008
Auditor General’s report also examines financial management arrangements
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Linc Cymru Housing Association has scope for considerable improvement in most key areas
04/09/2008
Auditor General releases report on south and mid Wales Housing Association
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National Fraud Initiative
28/08/2008
The Wales Audit Office has issued fresh online guidance to help those who participate in NFI. Click here to view.
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Housing association failed in services to tenants
12/08/2008
Auditor General releases report on inspection of Cymdeithas Tai Cantref
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Melin Homes offering ‘satisfactory’ services to tenants
31/07/2008
Melin Homes Housing Association is providing a satisfactory service to its tenants but there is room for improvement in three key areas
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Home Oxygen Therapy Services in Wales
24/07/2008
‘Intended benefits not yet fully realised’ says Auditor General
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Fleet management guide
14/07/2008
The Wales Audit Office has launched an online tool to share its knowledge on good practice in fleet management. Click here to view it.
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All Wales Housing Association providing ‘satisfactory’ services to tenants
09/07/2008
Auditor General releases report on Wales & West Housing Association
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Wales ambulance service is improving, but challenges remain
24/06/2008
Auditor General publishes follow up report on Welsh Ambulance Service NHS Trust
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Inspection of Cymdeithas Tai Eryri shows mixed performance
12/06/2008
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Basic controls must be followed to protect public money
11/06/2008
Wales Audit Office report recommends improved financial controls to safeguard Community Council funds
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National Fraud Initiative uncovers £4.5 million of fraud in public sector
16/05/2008
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Local authorities working to improve
31/03/2008
New challenges ahead, says Auditor General
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Auditor General’s Code of Data Matching Practice–Statutory Consultation
13/03/2008
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Assembly’s Senedd building ‘delivered on time and budget’
12/03/2008
Second phase of project more effective than first, says Auditor General for Wales
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Schools generally content with local council services
20/02/2008
But there are areas which need to be improved
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Arts Council of Wales ‘delivering well’ on funding arts facilities
31/01/2008
Auditor General examines its lottery-funded capital programme
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Police show ‘significant improvement’ in their financial performance
17/12/2007
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Seren Housing Group providing a good service
05/12/2007
Auditor General releases report on Gwent-based housing group
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Local Government Audit and Inspection Fees 2007-08
20/11/2007
Summary of responses to the Auditor General’s consultation
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Cadwyn Housing Association providing ‘good’ services
20/11/2007
Auditor General releases report on Cardiff-based Association
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Welsh agri-environment scheme ‘is improving countryside’
15/11/2007
But benefits could be at risk unless Tir Gofal adapts, says Auditor General
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Make infection prevention and control ‘everybody’s business’
08/11/2007
Auditor General calls on Welsh NHS trusts to take action
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Delays in hospital ‘compromise patients’ independence’
01/11/2007
Auditor General identifies a ‘whole systems’ problem that needs changing
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Rhondda Housing Association providing ‘good’ and ‘excellent’ services
16/10/2007
Auditor General releases latest inspection report
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What we look for Housing Association Inspection Guide consultation
04/10/2007
A new consultation on the Housing Association Inspection Guide is now open.
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Police Data Quality report published today
20/09/2007
Joint report published by the Audit Commission and Wales Audit Office
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Welsh housing ‘getting more energy efficient’
13/09/2007
But Auditor General calls on greater efforts to engage the private sector
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Health and Local Government Consultation
07/09/2007
Auditor General seeks views on future studies
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An excellent report for Taff Housing Association
29/08/2007
Auditor General releases report on Cardiff-based Association
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New GPs’ contract in Wales ‘brings some benefits to patients’
23/08/2007
‘But needs to be managed better’ says Auditor General
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Special Educational Needs Funding In Wales
19/07/2007
Auditor General finds examples of good practice but calls for clearer links between spend and quality of provision
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United Welsh Housing Association providing ‘good services’
10/07/2007
Auditor General releases latest Housing Association inspection report
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Assembly and NHS Finances ‘well managed’
27/06/2007
But Auditor General concerned by some overspending in parts of NHS
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Have your say on delayed transfers of care
13/06/2007
Wales Audit Office launches study into delayed transfers of care
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Strategy to get Wales active ‘making some progress’
07/06/2007
‘But public services should be more co-ordinated’ says Auditor General for Wales
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Cynon Tâf Housing Association Provides ‘Good’ Services
24/05/2007
Auditor General for Wales publishes latest inspection report
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The Good Practice Exchange
17/05/2007
An online guide to help public services improve
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Newport Housing Trust Inspection Report
09/05/2007
‘Landlord services are under-developed and need to improve’ says Auditor General for Wales
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North Wales housing "satisfactory"
28/03/2007
Auditor General releases inspection report on Housing Association
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Councils Need to Grasp Opportunity for Water and Energy Savings
23/03/2007
Auditor General recommends action to help achieve energy objectives and efficiency targets
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Pembrokeshire Housing Association - ‘A Good Service Overall’
22/03/2007
Auditor General’s inspection report published today
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Welsh Councils and National Parks Continue to Improve
21/03/2007
But measurement system still needs ‘reshaping’ says Auditor General
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Protecting Public Money in the LG Projects, Newport
13/03/2007
Auditor General publishes report into circumstances
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National Museums of Wales
12/03/2007
Report into collections management published today
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Merthyr Tydfil Providing Good Quality Housing Services
12/03/2007
Auditor General releases inspection report on Housing Association
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Have your say on Hospital Acquired Infection
21/02/2007
Wales Audit Office launches study into Healthcare Associated Infections
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Cardiff Community providing mainly 'good' housing services
23/01/2007
Auditor General releases Cardiff Community Housing Association inspection report
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National Homelessness Strategy ‘helping to prevent homelessness in Wales’
18/01/2007
But further progress needed, says Auditor General
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Scope for Improvement
22/12/2006
Auditor General issues report on Mid Wales Housing Association.
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Gwynedd Housing Maintenance Service ‘Getting Better’
21/12/2006
But Auditor General’s report urges Council to sustain improvement
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Longstanding problems ‘can be resolved over time’
04/12/2006
Auditor General publishes Welsh Ambulance Inquiry findings
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National Fraud Initiative
30/11/2006
NFI identifies £2.6 Million Pounds of Public Sector Fraud and Overpayment
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Swansea tenants receive overall ‘good’ service
16/11/2006
Auditor General publishes report on Swansea Housing Association
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Pennaf Tenants Receive ‘Satisfactory’ Service
06/11/2006
Auditor General publishes Inspection report on Pennaf Housing Group
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Public gets access to more Welsh countryside
02/11/2006
Auditor General says lessons learned could now help improve access to coast
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Sickness rates fall at assembly
14/09/2006
‘Improved systems and policies produce better results’ says Auditor General
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Good or Excellent Services for Tenants
08/09/2006
Auditor General issues first Inspection report for Pontypridd and District Housing Association
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Build on early progress
08/09/2006
Auditor General issues report on Valleys to Coast Housing Association
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Wales Must Improve Day Surgery Rates
07/09/2006
‘Clear opportunities to tackle the barriers to improvement’ says Auditor General for Wales
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Improve quickly to meet future targets
31/08/2006
Auditor General for Wales publishes report on Conwy’s waste management
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Welsh Ambulance Inquiry - Extra Hearing Dates
07/08/2006
Auditor General announces two new public hearings
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Have Your Say
31/07/2006
Auditor General to hold public hearings in Welsh Ambulance Inquiry
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Review of the Year
14/07/2006
Wales Audit Office publishes highlights of past twelve months
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Auditor General to lead Ambulance Inquiry
11/07/2006
Jeremy Colman accepts invitation to review Wales Ambulance Service Trust
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Central Government and NHS Bodies in Wales
29/06/2006
Auditor General publishes financial audit report
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Crime Recording 2005
29/06/2006
Police forces and authorities in Wales show improvements
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Framework Contracts
15/06/2006
Summary of responses to the Auditor General's consultation.
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Value for Money Conclusion
08/06/2006
New document sets out ‘proper arrangements’ for securing economy, efficiency and effectiveness.
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Plan to Improve Public Services in Wales
10/05/2006
Wales Audit Office launches strategy at its inaugural conference.
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REPORT IN THE PUBLIC INTEREST: Members’ Allowances and Officers’ Remuneration: The County Council of the City and County of Cardiff
24/04/2006
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Wales Audit Office Hosts Chinese Delegation
20/04/2006
A team of Chinese government auditors were offered an insight into the work of their Welsh counterparts on 13 April
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NHS Finances In Wales
12/04/2006
‘Need to tackle underlying reasons for deficits’ says Auditor General
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Wales Programme for Improvement
10/04/2006
Auditor General for Wales recommends improvements to local authority assessment framework
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Gwynedd Community Safety Partnership
07/04/2006
Held back by ‘lack of focus’ says Auditor General
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The Merlin Contract
30/03/2006
Auditor General reports on procurement of Assembly’s ICT and business change contract
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Work-based Learning
22/03/2006
Auditor General welcomes changes to administration of ELWa’s programme but advises continuing vigilance over data accuracy
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Consulting on our Strategy
16/03/2006
Auditor General invites your views on his three year plan for the Wales Audit Office
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The Better Schools Fund
08/02/2006
‘An improvement on the scheme it replaced, but there remain challenges to be tackled’ says Auditor General for Wales in new report
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'Sharpen up on Energy Management'
15/12/2005
Welsh NHS trusts must be more energy efficient warns the Auditor General for Wales in a report out today.
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National Botanic Garden of Wales
24/11/2005
The Auditor General’s report calls on Welsh public bodies to improve checks before awarding funds to high risk projects like the Garden.
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Stocktake of value for money audit work on Assembly Government and ASPBs
12/10/2005
Around £115 million of taxpayers’ money has been saved since the office of Auditor General for Wales was established in 1999.
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Adult Mental Health Services in Wales
10/10/2005
Improvements are needed to meet Assembly Government targets, says Auditor General for Wales in report published today.
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Protecting NHS Trust staff from violence and aggression
22/09/2005
Auditor General for Wales calls for more monitoring and better handling of incidents
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Contract for the Cardiff out-of-hours GP service
24/08/2005
Some 'deficiencies' but tender process 'robust and fair' says Auditor General.
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Regeneration: A simpler approach for Wales
19/08/2005
Regeneration in Wales needs a simplified approach to funding and improved co-ordination.
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Improving Regulation and Inspection in Wales
05/07/2005
Auditor General for Wales welcomes Assembly's response to regulation and inspection report.
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The General Report of the Auditor General for Wales 2005
30/06/2005
Financial Audit of Central Government Bodies in Wales
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The Collapse of Antur Dwyryd-Llyn Ltd
30/06/2005
This report examines the causes of the collapse of North Wales enterprise agency Antur Dwyryd-Llyn Ltd.
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The management of sickness absence in further education institutions in Wales
13/05/2005
The Auditor General for Wales calls for improvements at further education colleges to lower levels of staff sickness absence.
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Groundbreaking new code for the scrutiny of public services in Wales
11/05/2005
The Auditor General for Wales today publishes his Code of Audit and Inspection Practice.
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Energy and Water Management in the Higher Education Sector
30/03/2005
The AGW reports on the management of energy and water in the higher education sector in Wales
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New Audit Office for Wales
01/04/2005
The new Wales Audit Office brings together the Audit Commission in Wales with the National Audit Office in Wales.
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AGW Report on the Finances of the NHS in Wales
31/03/2005
The AGW reports on the state of NHS Finances in Wales.
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Wales Programme for Improvement Annual Report 2004 published today
30/03/2005
The Director General of ACiW reports on the progress of Welsh Councils during 2004.
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