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		Summary of consultation responses to the 2009-10 local government fees letter 11/03/2010 Auditor Generals summary of responses to the fees consultation

		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

		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.

		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

		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

		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.

		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.

		Auditor General for Wales resigns 03/02/2010 Jeremy Colman has resigned from his post as Auditor General for Wales.

		Assembly Government needs ‘better business processes’ to promote a sustainable Wales 21/01/2010 ‘Embed sustainable development in all decisions’, says Auditor General

		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.

		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.

		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

		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.

		Urgent improvements needed in mental health services for children and young people in Wales 24/11/2009 Joint report highlights weaknesses and recommends improvements

		We’re now on Twitter 18/11/2009 Follow us for all our latest news and events at www.twitter.com/WalesAudit

		Consulting on our Code of Audit Practice 17/11/2009 For details on the revised Code and how to submit your comments, click here.

		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

		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

		Wales Audit Office ‘will build on track record of success’ 08/10/2009 Auditor General responds to international Peer Review findings

		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.

		NHS Direct Wales needs to be better integrated into healthcare system 15/09/2009 Auditor General calls for more seamless service

		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.

		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.

		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

		Ministers should intervene in Anglesey Council 15/07/2009 Auditor General calls for urgent action to address serious problems

		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.

		Communities First ‘unlikely to deliver objectives without significant change’ 09/07/2009 Some improvement, but fundamental challenges need addressing, says Auditor General

		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

		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

		Learning from joint reviews in Wales: key success factors highlighted 16/06/2009

		Planning services at Welsh national parks 27/05/2009 ‘Good work on developing policies but process planning applications faster’, says Auditor General

		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

		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

		Improvement in a cold climate 13/05/2009 ...Delivering in Challenging Times, Wales Audit Office conference

		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.

		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.

		What do you think of the Wales Audit Office? 23/04/2009 Independent review team invites views from stakeholders

		Improvements needed in A&E patient handovers 23/04/2009 Auditor General calls for more determined efforts by hospitals and the ambulance service

		Auditor General seeks public views on States of Guernsey 21/04/2009 Get in touch by post, online or email

		Cadarn Housing Group 02/04/2009 Latest inspection report released

		The Red Dragon Project 27/03/2009 Joint report by the Comptroller and Auditor General and the Auditor General for Wales

		Caerphilly social services making consistent improvements 26/03/2009 Focused review of Caerphilly County Borough Council Social Services

		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

		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

		Hafod Housing Association providing mixed quality services to tenants 19/03/2009 Auditor General releases report on South Wales Housing Association

		Newport Social Services improving 17/03/2009 Focused Review of Newport Social Services

		Auditor General updates Assembly Committee on ambulance progress 06/03/2009 Paper submitted to Audit Committee ahead of its next session on 11 March

		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

		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

		NHS taking steps to protect staff from violence and aggression 18/02/2009 But some concerns still remain says Auditor General for Wales

		First Choice Housing Association providing mainly ‘satisfactory’ services 05/02/2009 Auditor General releases report on specialist Association

		New information leaflets 28/01/2009 Four new information leaflets have been published, for members of the public and public sector staff.

		NHS trusts ‘reap benefits’ by reducing sickness absence rates 28/01/2009 ‘But sickness levels still a significant problem’ says Auditor General

		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

		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.

		Better planning needed for chronic conditions services 04/12/2008 Auditor General calls on Welsh NHS to take action

		Valleys to Coast Housing Association providing mostly ‘satisfactory’ services 02/12/2008 Auditor General releases report on Bridgend Stock Transfer Housing Association

		Denbighshire Council gradually improving but is not well placed to deliver its priorities 25/11/2008 But Auditor General encouraged by response to report

		Bro Myrddin Housing Association providing poor quality services 20/11/2008 Carmarthenshire Association ‘needs considerable improvement’, says Auditor General

		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

		Have your say on unscheduled care 05/11/2008 Wales Audit Office launches study into unplanned health and social care services

		Responses to consultation 31/10/2008 A summary of outcomes from Auditor General’s local government fees and studies consultations

		Public sector ‘needs sharper approach to vehicle fleets’ 16/10/2008 Wales Audit Office publishes good practice briefing paper to promote improvement

		Cymdeithas Tai Clwyd services to tenants mainly ‘good’ or ‘satisfactory’ 14/10/2008 Auditor General releases latest housing association inspection report

		Grwp Gwalia provided mainly ‘good’ services to tenants 09/10/2008 But concerns over maintenance service raised in Auditor General report

		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.

		Funding for the Wales Millennium Centre 02/10/2008 Welsh Assembly Government managed risks well during construction but not after opening, says Auditor General

		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

		New code to safeguard personal information in fraud prevention work 23/09/2008 Auditor General publishes code of data matching practice

		Governance and Accountability for Local Councils 18/09/2008 Auditor General welcomes new practitioners guide for community councils in Wales

		NHS Finances in Wales 18/09/2008 Auditor General’s report also examines financial management arrangements

		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

		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.

		Housing association failed in services to tenants 12/08/2008 Auditor General releases report on inspection of Cymdeithas Tai Cantref

		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

		Home Oxygen Therapy Services in Wales 24/07/2008 ‘Intended benefits not yet fully realised’ says Auditor General

		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.

		All Wales Housing Association providing ‘satisfactory’ services to tenants 09/07/2008 Auditor General releases report on Wales & West Housing Association

		Wales ambulance service is improving, but challenges remain 24/06/2008 Auditor General publishes follow up report on Welsh Ambulance Service NHS Trust

		Inspection of Cymdeithas Tai Eryri shows mixed performance 12/06/2008

		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

		National Fraud Initiative uncovers £4.5 million of fraud in public sector 16/05/2008

		Local authorities working to improve 31/03/2008 New challenges ahead, says Auditor General

		Auditor General’s Code of Data Matching Practice–Statutory Consultation 13/03/2008

		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

		Schools generally content with local council services 20/02/2008 But there are areas which need to be improved

		Arts Council of Wales ‘delivering well’ on funding arts facilities 31/01/2008 Auditor General examines its lottery-funded capital programme

		Police show ‘significant improvement’ in their financial performance 17/12/2007

		Seren Housing Group providing a good service 05/12/2007 Auditor General releases report on Gwent-based housing group

		Local Government Audit and Inspection Fees 2007-08 20/11/2007 Summary of responses to the Auditor General’s consultation

		Cadwyn Housing Association providing ‘good’ services 20/11/2007 Auditor General releases report on Cardiff-based Association

		Welsh agri-environment scheme ‘is improving countryside’ 15/11/2007 But benefits could be at risk unless Tir Gofal adapts, says Auditor General

		Make infection prevention and control ‘everybody’s business’ 08/11/2007 Auditor General calls on Welsh NHS trusts to take action

		Delays in hospital ‘compromise patients’ independence’ 01/11/2007 Auditor General identifies a ‘whole systems’ problem that needs changing

		Rhondda Housing Association providing ‘good’ and ‘excellent’ services 16/10/2007 Auditor General releases latest inspection report

		What we look for Housing Association Inspection Guide consultation 04/10/2007 A new consultation on the Housing Association Inspection Guide is now open.

		Police Data Quality report published today 20/09/2007 Joint report published by the Audit Commission and Wales Audit Office

		Welsh housing ‘getting more energy efficient’ 13/09/2007 But Auditor General calls on greater efforts to engage the private sector

		Health and Local Government Consultation 07/09/2007 Auditor General seeks views on future studies

		An excellent report for Taff Housing Association 29/08/2007 Auditor General releases report on Cardiff-based Association

		New GPs’ contract in Wales ‘brings some benefits to patients’ 23/08/2007 ‘But needs to be managed better’ says Auditor General

		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

		United Welsh Housing Association providing ‘good services’ 10/07/2007 Auditor General releases latest Housing Association inspection report

		Assembly and NHS Finances ‘well managed’ 27/06/2007 But Auditor General concerned by some overspending in parts of NHS

		Have your say on delayed transfers of care 13/06/2007 Wales Audit Office launches study into delayed transfers of care

		Strategy to get Wales active ‘making some progress’ 07/06/2007 ‘But public services should be more co-ordinated’ says Auditor General for Wales

		Cynon Tâf Housing Association Provides ‘Good’ Services 24/05/2007 Auditor General for Wales publishes latest inspection report

		The Good Practice Exchange 17/05/2007 An online guide to help public services improve

		Newport Housing Trust Inspection Report 09/05/2007 ‘Landlord services are under-developed and need to improve’ says Auditor General for Wales

		North Wales housing "satisfactory" 28/03/2007 Auditor General releases inspection report on Housing Association

		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

		Pembrokeshire Housing Association - ‘A Good Service Overall’ 22/03/2007 Auditor General’s inspection report published today

		Welsh Councils and National Parks Continue to Improve 21/03/2007 But measurement system still needs ‘reshaping’ says Auditor General

		Protecting Public Money in the LG Projects, Newport 13/03/2007 Auditor General publishes report into circumstances

		National Museums of Wales 12/03/2007 Report into collections management published today

		Merthyr Tydfil Providing Good Quality Housing Services 12/03/2007 Auditor General releases inspection report on Housing Association

		Have your say on Hospital Acquired Infection 21/02/2007 Wales Audit Office launches study into Healthcare Associated Infections

		Cardiff Community providing mainly 'good' housing services 23/01/2007 Auditor General releases Cardiff Community Housing Association inspection report

		National Homelessness Strategy ‘helping to prevent homelessness in Wales’ 18/01/2007 But further progress needed, says Auditor General

		Scope for Improvement 22/12/2006 Auditor General issues report on Mid Wales Housing Association.

		Gwynedd Housing Maintenance Service ‘Getting Better’ 21/12/2006 But Auditor General’s report urges Council to sustain improvement

		Longstanding problems ‘can be resolved over time’ 04/12/2006 Auditor General publishes Welsh Ambulance Inquiry findings

		National Fraud Initiative 30/11/2006 NFI identifies £2.6 Million Pounds of Public Sector Fraud and Overpayment

		Swansea tenants receive overall ‘good’ service 16/11/2006 Auditor General publishes report on Swansea Housing Association

		Pennaf Tenants Receive ‘Satisfactory’ Service 06/11/2006 Auditor General publishes Inspection report on Pennaf Housing Group

		Public gets access to more Welsh countryside 02/11/2006 Auditor General says lessons learned could now help improve access to coast

		Sickness rates fall at assembly 14/09/2006 ‘Improved systems and policies produce better results’ says Auditor General

		Good or Excellent Services for Tenants 08/09/2006 Auditor General issues first Inspection report for Pontypridd and District Housing Association

		Build on early progress 08/09/2006 Auditor General issues report on Valleys to Coast Housing Association

		Wales Must Improve Day Surgery Rates 07/09/2006 ‘Clear opportunities to tackle the barriers to improvement’ says Auditor General for Wales

		Improve quickly to meet future targets 31/08/2006 Auditor General for Wales publishes report on Conwy’s waste management

		Welsh Ambulance Inquiry - Extra Hearing Dates 07/08/2006 Auditor General announces two new public hearings

		Have Your Say 31/07/2006 Auditor General to hold public hearings in Welsh Ambulance Inquiry

		Review of the Year 14/07/2006 Wales Audit Office publishes highlights of past twelve months

		Auditor General to lead Ambulance Inquiry 11/07/2006 Jeremy Colman accepts invitation to review Wales Ambulance Service Trust

		Central Government and NHS Bodies in Wales 29/06/2006 Auditor General publishes financial audit report

		Crime Recording 2005 29/06/2006 Police forces and authorities in Wales show improvements

		Framework Contracts 15/06/2006 Summary of responses to the Auditor General's consultation.

		Value for Money Conclusion 08/06/2006 New document sets out ‘proper arrangements’ for securing economy, efficiency and effectiveness.

		Plan to Improve Public Services in Wales 10/05/2006 Wales Audit Office launches strategy at its inaugural conference.

		REPORT IN THE PUBLIC INTEREST: Members’ Allowances and Officers’ Remuneration: The County Council of the City and County of Cardiff 24/04/2006

		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

		NHS Finances In Wales 12/04/2006 ‘Need to tackle underlying reasons for deficits’ says Auditor General

		Wales Programme for Improvement 10/04/2006 Auditor General for Wales recommends improvements to local authority assessment framework

		Gwynedd Community Safety Partnership 07/04/2006 Held back by ‘lack of focus’ says Auditor General

		The Merlin Contract 30/03/2006 Auditor General reports on procurement of Assembly’s ICT and business change contract

		Work-based Learning 22/03/2006 Auditor General welcomes changes to administration of ELWa’s programme but advises continuing vigilance over data accuracy

		Consulting on our Strategy 16/03/2006 Auditor General invites your views on his three year plan for the Wales Audit Office

		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

		'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.

		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.

		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.

		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.

		Protecting NHS Trust staff from violence and aggression 22/09/2005 Auditor General for Wales calls for more monitoring and better handling of incidents

		Contract for the Cardiff out-of-hours GP service 24/08/2005 Some 'deficiencies' but tender process 'robust and fair' says Auditor General.

		Regeneration: A simpler approach for Wales 19/08/2005 Regeneration in Wales needs a simplified approach to funding and improved co-ordination.

		Improving Regulation and Inspection in Wales 05/07/2005 Auditor General for Wales welcomes Assembly's response to regulation and inspection report.

		The General Report of the Auditor General for Wales 2005 30/06/2005 Financial Audit of Central Government Bodies in Wales

		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.

		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.

		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.

		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

		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.

		AGW Report on the Finances of the NHS in Wales 31/03/2005 The AGW reports on the state of NHS Finances in Wales.

		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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