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Pembrokeshire Council has 'very positive attributes' but needs more formality 30/01/2012
Auditor General's special inspection calls for improved accountability and transparency in the way the council is managed
Latest Annual Improvement Reports published 27/01/2012
The Auditor General has published Annual Improvement reports on Vale of Glamorgan Council, Carmarthenshire County Council, South Wales Fire and Rescue Authority, Newport City Council and Denbighshire County Council over the last week
Social housing in Wales improving but 2012 target won't be met 13/01/2012
Auditor General calls for Welsh Government to do more to support and monitor progress and demonstrate value for money.
Audit Trainee and Financial Audit Technician vacancies 12/12/2011
Public interest report into financial failings at Mawr community council 08/12/2011
Appointed Auditors' report covers Accounts from 2005-06 to 2009-10
Public Interest report into failures in governance and financial management at Clydach community council 08/12/2011
Appointed Auditors' report covers Accounts from 2004-05 to 2009-10
Faster progress needed for better Grants Management 29/11/2011
Wales uses grants more extensively than the rest of the UK and many grants schemes are overly complex, with both funders and recipients rarely learning lessons from problems which have arisen with past schemes, according to a report published by The Auditor General for Wales today.
Blaenau Gwent Corporate Assessment Report published 22/11/2011
To download the report, follow this link
Wales Audit Office Newsletter 17/11/2011
Click here to access our November ebulletin for the latest news.
Auditor General for Wales launches consultation on local government audit and inspection fee scales 2012-13 20/10/2011
More tough choices ahead for Welsh public sector 14/10/2011
And NHS faces biggest challenge of all over next four years, warns Auditor General
Inspection, Audit and Regulatory bodies launch website 10/10/2011
The four main inspection, audit and regulatory bodies in Wales are launching a joint website today
Wales Audit Office launches new Statement of Responsibilities for managing public sector grants 23/09/2011
Designed to make the process run smoothly for everyone, it sets out a 'to do' list for grant-funding organisations, grant receiving bodies, the Wales Audit Office, and auditors alike.
Annual Report 2010-11: Wales Audit Office gears up for future 20/09/2011
'We will help public services deliver for people of Wales', says Auditor General
Wales Audit Office hosts Hospital Catering event 14/09/2011
The Food for Thought Shared Learning Seminar brought delegates from across the Welsh health sector to share good practice.
Wales Audit Office releases nutritional guide for hospital patients 14/09/2011
Eating Well in Hospital launched at all-Wales hospital catering seminar
Merlin Contract delivering core ICT services effectively 17/08/2011
but overall value for money of services is uncertain", says Auditor General
Wales Audit Office seeks views on its reports on Councils 02/08/2011
Auditor General asks public to help shape his reports
Important improvements made in adult mental health services 07/07/2011
But some inequalities in services remain, says Auditor General
Auditor General's response to Public Accounts Committee's report on Accounting, Governance and Propriety issues at the Wales Audit Office 29/03/2011
The Auditor General has today published his response to the Public Accounts Committee report on Accounting,Governance and Propriety issues at the Wales Audit Office
More still needs to be done to improve nutritional care for hospital patients 24/03/2011
Hospital catering services in Wales have improved and many patients are satisfied with the food they receive but more needs to be done to make sure patients get the nutritional care they need.
Inspection, audit and regulation bodies sign agreement to boost joint working 25/03/2011
The four main inspection, audit and regulation bodies in Wales are today set to sign a strategic agreement in order to boost joint working.
Stronger intervention necessary at Anglesey Council 16/03/2011
Prospects of a sustainable recovery by August 2011 are poor, says Auditor General.
WAO seeking applicants to join Financial Audit Trainee and Technician training programmes 11/02/2011
Our Trainees and Technicians will be supported to study towards a professional accounting qualification whilst undertaking work experience on a varied and interesting portfolio of audit work working with public sector bodies.
Wales Audit Office Grants Strategy Consultation 03/02/2011
The Auditor General for Wales is developing a new strategy for the external audit certification of grant-funded expenditure in Wales and is asking grant-paying public bodies and grant recipients to share their views on the future direction of the Wales Audit Office's grant work.
Auditor General publishes Annual Improvement report on Isle of Anglesey County Council 31/01/2011
The Auditor General for Wales has today published a new report on Isle of Anglesey County Council looking at how well the Council is improving its services.
Auditor General publishes Annual Improvement report on Monmouthshire County Council 31/01/2011
The Auditor General for Wales has today published a new report on Monmouthshire County Council looking at how well the Council is improving its services.
Auditor General publishes Annual Improvement report on North Wales Fire Authority 31/01/2011
The Auditor General for Wales has today published a new report on North Wales Fire and Rescue Authority looking at how well the Authority is improving its services.
Auditor General publishes Annual Improvement report on Carmarthenshire County Council 31/01/2011
The Auditor General for Wales has today published a new report on Carmarthenshire County Council looking at how well the Council is improving its services.
Auditor General publishes Annual Improvement report on Ceredigion County Council 31/01/2011
The Auditor General for Wales has today published a new report on Ceredigion County Council looking at how well the Council is improving its services.
Auditor General publishes Annual Improvement report on Torfaen County Borough Council 31/01/2011
The Auditor General for Wales has today published a new report on Torfaen County Borough Council looking at how well the Council is improving its services.
Auditor General publishes Annual Improvement report on Merthyr County Borough Council 31/01/2011
The Auditor General for Wales has today published a new report on Merthyr Tydfil County Borough Council looking at how well the Council is improving its services.
Auditor General publishes annual improvement report on South Wales Fire Authority 31/01/2011
The Auditor General for Wales has today published a new report on South Wales Fire and Rescue Authority looking at how well the Authority is improving its services.
Auditor General publishes Annual Improvement Report on Caerphilly County Borough Council 31/01/2011
The Auditor General for Wales has today published a new report on Caerphilly County Borough Council looking at how well the Council is improving its services.
Auditor General publishes Annual Improvement report on Vale of Glamorgan Council 31/01/2011
The Auditor General for Wales has today published a new report on Vale of Glamorgan Council looking at how well the Council is improving its services.
Auditor General publishes Annual Improvement report on Snowdonia National Park Authority 28/01/2011
The Auditor General for Wales has today published a new report on Snowdonia National Park Authority looking at how well the Authority is improving its services.
Auditor General publishes Annual Improvement report on Pembrokeshire Coast National Park Authority 28/01/2011
The Auditor General for Wales has today published a new report on Pembrokeshire Coast National Park Authority looking at how well the Authority is improving its services.
Auditor General publishes Annual Improvement report on Brecon Beacons National Park Authority 28/01/2011
The Auditor General for Wales has today published a new report on Brecon Beacons National Park Authority looking at how well the Authority is improving its services.
Auditor General publishes Annual Improvement report on Powys County Council 28/01/2011
The Auditor General for Wales has today published a new report on Powys County Council looking at how well the Council is improving its services.
Auditor General publishes Annual Improvement report on Flintshire County Council 28/01/2011
The Auditor General for Wales has today published a new report on Flintshire County Council looking at how well the Council is improving its services.
Auditor General publishes annual improvement report on Gwynedd Council 28/01/2011
The Auditor General for Wales has today published a new report on Gwynedd Council looking at how well the Council is improving its services.
Auditor General publishes Annual Improvement Report on Wrexham County Borough Council 28/01/2011
The Auditor General for Wales set out some important messages on how Wrexham Council is planning to improve its services in his 2009-10 Annual Improvement Report.
Auditor General publishes annual improvement report on Mid and West Wales Fire and Rescue Authority 28/01/2011
The Auditor General for Wales has today published a new report on Mid and West Wales Fire and Rescue Authority looking at how well the Authority is improving its services
Auditor General publishes annual improvement report on Blaenau Gwent County Borough Council 28/01/2011
The Auditor General for Wales has today published a new report on Blaenau Gwent County Borough Council looking at how well the Council is improving its services
Auditor General publishes Annual Improvement Report on Newport City Council 28/01/2011
The Auditor General for Wales set out some important messages on how Newport City Council is planning to improve its services in his 2009-10 annual improvement report.
Auditor General publishes annual improvement report on Rhondda Cynon Taf County Borough Council 28/01/2011
The Auditor General for Wales has today published a new report on Rhondda Cynon Taf County Borough Council looking at how well the Council is improving its services.
Auditor General publishes Annual Improvement Report on Cardiff Council 27/01/2011
The Auditor General for Wales has today published a new report on Cardiff Council looking at how well the Council is improving its services.
Auditor General publishes annual improvement report on Conwy County Borough Council 27/01/2011
The Auditor General for Wales has today published a new report on Conwy County Borough Council looking at how well the Council is improving its services.
Cost increases and delays in Major Transport Projects 27/01/2011
Many major transport projects have cost substantially more and taken longer to complete than expected, hampering the delivery of the Assembly Government's wider transport objectives, says a report out today by the Auditor General.
Auditor General publishes annual improvement report on Pembrokeshire County Council- 26/01/2011
The Auditor General for Wales has today published a new report on Pembrokeshire County Council looking at how well the Council is improving its services.
Auditor General publishes annual improvement report on Denbighshire County Council 26/01/2011
The Auditor General for Wales set out some important messages on how Denbighshire County Council is planning to improve its services in his 2009-10 Annual Improvement Report.
Auditor General publishes annual improvement report on City and County of Swansea Council 26/01/2011
The Auditor General for Wales has today published a new report on City and County of Swansea Council looking at how well the Council is improving its services.
Auditor General publishes annual improvement report on Bridgend County Borough Council 20/01/2011
The Auditor General for Wales has today published a new report on Bridgend County Borough Council looking at how well the Council is improving its services.
Auditor General seeking members for Governance Committees 14/01/2011
The Auditor General for Wales is establishing two new Governance Committees in addition to the existing Audit and Risk Management Committee.
Auditor General publishes new style of report on local authorities 12/01/2011
A new type of report on local authorities' improvement is being launched today by the Auditor General for Wales.
Auditor General publishes annual improvement report on Neath Port Talbot Council 12/01/2011
The Auditor General for Wales set out some important messages on how Neath Port Talbot Council is planning to improve its services in his 2009/10 annual improvement report.
Consulting on Governance and accountability for local councils in Wales: A practitioners guide (2011) 10/01/2011
Practitioners Guide has been updated to reflect changes in statutory requirements.
Public Accounts Committee Documents - Thursday 9 December
'Little progress' in improving housing services for people with mental health needs 23/11/2010
Limited improvements to services since 2005 Wales Audit Office review
Grey Fleet Seminar 04/11/2010
We hosted a free event as part of our duty to promote improvement.
Associate Opportunities 20/10/2010
Do you have experience in local government, central government and/or the NHS and an understanding of the current key issues?
New Auditor General to 'shake up' Wales Audit Office governance 08/10/2010
Plans will make WAO more 'transparent, accountable and open', says Huw Vaughan Thomas
Wales Audit Office welcomes new Auditor General for Wales 01/10/2010
Huw Vaughan Thomas takes up post
Funding approach for special schools in Wales 'not focused enough on current need' 30/09/2010
But schools still making good use of funds, says Auditor General for Wales
New tool kit tests police efficiency and value for money 07/09/2010
A range of tools and online questionnaires published today will help police services to improve value for money.
Weaknesses in grant scheme could put investment in woodland at risk 17/08/2010
Procedures for reviewing applications were not robust enough, says Auditor General
Grey Fleet Seminar 04/08/2010
We're holding a free event on 21 October in Cardiff. For more information visit our events page.
Watchdogs find police could save up to £1 billion 20/07/2010
Many school buildings 'still not fit for purpose' 14/07/2010
But recent changes have the potential to remedy weaknesses in planning and management of capital investment, says Auditor General for Wales
New tender 21/06/2010
We are currently advertising for suppliers of employment legal and related services for the Wales Audit Office.
South Wales Police Authority is 'performing adequately' and in strong position to improve further 17/06/2010
New guide launched to improve financial reporting in the public sector 10/06/2010
Auditor General launches online good practice guidance
Public sector buildings "not keeping pace with changing demands" 03/06/2010
Welsh land and buildings not delivering value for money, says Auditor General
National Fraud Initiative detects and prevents £4.5 million of fraud and over-payments in the public sector 20/05/2010
It has also resulted in the successful prosecution of 28 fraudsters
The management of public funding by Cymad Cyf 18/05/2010
"Public bodies still need to learn lessons when funding small private sector firms", says Auditor General
Wales Audit Office joins Assembly's 'Ffynnon' programme 26/04/2010
The Wales Audit Office is joining Ffynnon - the Welsh Assembly Government's Knowledge Management and Business Change programme.
Tell us what you think about the Welsh Housing Quality Standard 19/04/2010
You are invited to give your views to inform a Wales Audit Office national study. Click here to find out more and to send in your views.
New code for auditing public services in Wales 01/04/2010
The Code applies both to the work of appointed auditors of local government bodies, and to the work of the Auditor General
Investigation into Plas Madoc Communities First uncovers serious failings 17/03/2010
Joint Wales Audit Office and Assembly Government audit review published
New local government assessments 17/03/2010
The first round of our new Improvement Assessments in local government is well underway. It marks a move to more consistent and comprehensive reviews, along with reports that focus on the citizen.
Policing: More for Less 16/03/2010
We've joined forces with the Audit Commission and HMIC to examine police resources for publication later this year.
The public service funding challenge 16/03/2010
'Wales must change and innovate if it is to deliver in a harsh financial climate', says new Auditor General
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.