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AUDITOR GENERAL PUBLISHES ANNUAL IMPROVEMENT REPORT 2013 ON DENBIGHSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL 15/05/2013
The Auditor General for Wales has today published his Annual Improvement Report on Denbighshire County Council.
AUDITOR GENERAL PUBLISHES HIS ANNUAL IMPROVEMENT REPORT 2013 ON CONWY COUNCIL 13/05/2013
The Auditor General for Wales has today published his Annual Improvement Report on Conwy Council
AUDITOR GENERAL PUBLISHES ANNUAL IMPROVEMENT REPORT ON MID AND WEST WALES FIRE AND RESCUE AUTHORITY 07/05/2013
The Auditor General for Wales has today published his Annual Improvement Report on Mid and West Wales Wales Fire and Rescue Authority.
AUDITOR GENERAL PUBLISHES ANNUAL IMPROVEMENT REPORT CEREDIGION COUNCIL 03/05/2013
The Auditor General for Wales has today published his Annual Improvement Report on Ceredigion Council.
AUDITOR GENERAL PUBLISHES ANNUAL IMPROVEMENT REPORT PEMBROKESHIRE COUNCIL 03/05/2013
The Auditor General for Wales has today published his Annual Improvement Report on Pembrokeshire Council.
AUDITOR GENERAL PUBLISHES ANNUAL IMPROVEMENT REPORT 2013 ON RHONDDA CYNON TAF COUNTY BOROUGH COUNCIL 01/05/2013
The Auditor General for Wales publishes today his Annual Improvement Report 2013 on Rhondda Cynon Taf County Borough Council.
AUDITOR GENERAL PUBLISHES ANNUAL IMPROVEMENT REPORT 2013 ON GWYNEDD COUNCIL 01/05/2013
THE AUDITOR GENERAL HAS TODAY PUBLISHED HIS ANNUAL IMPROVEMENT REPORT 2013 ON GWYNEDD COUNCIL
AUDITOR GENERAL PUBLISHES ANNUAL IMPROVEMENT REPORT ON MERTHYR TYDFIL COUNTY BOROUGH COUNCIL 25/04/2013
The Auditor General for Wales has today published his Annual Improvement Report on Merthyr Tydfil County Borough Council.
AUDITOR GENERAL PUBLISHES HIS ANNUAL IMPROVEMENT REPORT FOR 2013 ON MONMOUTHSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL 19/04/2013
The Auditor General for Wales has today published his Annual Improvement Report on Monmouthshire County Council.
AUDITOR GENERAL PUBLISHES HIS ANNUAL IMPROVEMENT REPORT ON SNOWDONIA NATIONAL PARK AUTHORITY 18/04/2013
The Auditor General for Wales has today published his Annual Improvement Report on Snowdonia National Park Authority.
AUDITOR GENERAL PUBLISHES ANNUAL IMPROVEMENT REPORT ON NORTH WALES FIRE AND RESCUE AUTHORITY 16/04/2013
The Auditor General for Wales has today published his Annual Improvement Report on North Wales Fire and Rescue Authority
AUDITOR GENERAL PUBLISHES ANNUAL IMPROVEMENT REPORT ON TORFAEN COUNTY BOROUGH COUNCIL 15/04/2013
The Auditor General for Wales has today published his Annual Improvement Report on Torfaen County Borough Council.
AUDITOR GENERAL PUBLISHES ANNUAL IMPROVEMENT REPORT ON BLAENAU GWENT COUNTY BOROUGH COUNCIL AND POWYS COUNTY COUNCIL 12/04/2013
The Auditor General for Wales has today published his Annual Improvement Report on Blaenau Gwent County Borough Council and Powys County Council.
AUDITOR GENERAL PUBLISHES ANNUAL IMPROVEMENT REPORT ON BRECON BEACONS NATIONAL PARK AUTHORITY 11/04/2013
The Auditor General for Wales has today published his Annual Improvement Report on Brecon Beacons National Park Authority.
THREE YEAR STRATEGY BUILDS ON STAKEHOLDER FEEDBACK 08/04/2013
Auditor General for Wales publishes 2013-16 strategy
AUDITOR GENERAL PUBLISHES ANNUAL IMPROVEMENT REPORT ON PEMBROKESHIRE COAST NATIONAL PARK AUTHORITY
The Auditor General has today published his Annual Improvement Report 2013 on Pembrokeshire Coast National Park Authority
AUDITOR GENERAL PUBLISHES HIS ANNUAL IMPROVEMENT REPORT ON SOUTH WALES FIRE AND RESCUE AUTHORITY 03/04/2013
The Auditor General for Wales has today published his Annual Improvement Report on South Wales Fire and Rescue Authority.
AUDITOR GENERAL PUBLISHES ANNUAL IMPROVEMENT REPORT ON THE ISLE OF ANGLESEY COUNTY COUNCIL 28/03/2013
The Auditor General for Wales has today published his Annual Improvement Report on the Isle of Anglesey County Council.
WALES AUDIT OFFICE REVIEWS PROGRESS ON ITS APPROACH TO EQUALITY 28/03/2013
First annual report highlights positive steps towards a more fair environment for staff and stakeholders
AUDITOR GENERAL PUBLISHES ANNUAL IMPROVEMENT REPORT ON CARMARTHENSHIRE COUNCIL 22/03/2013
The Auditor General for Wales has today published his Annual Improvement report on Carmarthenshire County Council.
AUDITOR GENERAL PUBLISHES ANNUAL IMPROVEMENT REPORT ON NEWPORT COUNCIL 13/03/2013
CAERPHILLY COUNCIL SENIOR PAY SETTING WAS 'UNLAWFUL' 06/03/2013
Appointed Auditor uncovers significant failures in governance arrangements and inadequacies in processes to determine Chief Officers' pay
NHS CONSULTANT CONTRACT FALLS SHORT OF SECURING INTENDED BENEFITS 28/02/2013
Since its introduction in 2003, significant sums of money have been spent implementing an amended NHS consultant contract in Wales. Despite this, the intended benefits for the health service are not being fully realised, largely because of weaknesses in consultants' job planning arrangements. Those are the conclusions of a report published today by the Auditor General for Wales.
PUBLIC SPENDING ON CONSULTANTS DOWN BUT VALUE FOR MONEY QUESTIONED 21/02/2013
FORESTRY COMMISSION WALES IN GOOD SHAPE FOR THE FUTURE 17/01/2013
But challenges remain for its successor if forestry in Wales is to continue to improve, says the Auditor General.
WELSH COUNCILS NEED STRONGER LEADERSHIP AND MORE JOINED UP PLANNING IF THEY ARE TO USE TECHNOLOGY TO IMPROVE 20/12/2012
'Councils are making progress but longer term strategies needed if Councils are to deliver sustained savings,' says the Auditor General.
AUDITOR GENERAL'S INSPECTION INDICATES CONTINUED FAILINGS IN THE ARRANGEMENTS FOR SAFEGUARDING BY PEMBROKESHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL 17/12/2012
Call for views of supply teachers and cover staff 07/12/2012
Schools in Wales are spending considerable sums on cover for teachers who are ill, on training courses or not available to teach their usual classes for other reasons. The Auditor General for Wales is undertaking a value for money study to find out if pupils, schools and the public purse are well served by arrangements to cover teacher absence. and the views of supply teachers and other cover staff are being sought.
Civil Emergencies in Wales 06/12/2012
Current arrangements protect the public but spending cuts mean an uncertain future
Local Authority Accounts 2011-12
Local authority accounts generally 'improved'
AUDITOR GENERAL SEEKS VIEWS ON THREE YEAR PLAN
Public sector watchdog wants feedback from general public as well as key stakeholders
WELSH GOVERNMENT'S MANAGEMENT OF AWEMA FUNDING 'OFTEN WEAK' 18/10/2012
But no evidence of inappropriate political influence over funding decisions
DRAINAGE BOARD FAILED TO ACT PROPERLY 08/10/2012
Fundamental failures show that Gwent-based board was poorly managed, says Appointed Auditor
WALES AUDIT OFFICE DELIVERS SOUND PERFORMANCE 07/09/2012
The Auditor General for Wales' annual report and accounts for 2011-12, published today, set out the substantial programme of financial and performance audit work the Wales Audit Office has delivered.
EDUCATION OF LOOKED AFTER CHILDREN SLOWLY IMPROVING 22/08/2012
But many are still not achieving their potential, says Auditor General for Wales
AUDIT DIRECTOR SWAPS LAPTOP FOR CLIPBOARD AT OLYMPICS 10/08/2012
Wales Audit Office Director Alan Morris is currently fulfilling a lifelong ambition to officiate for athletics field events at the London Olympic Games.

Staff at WAO are being kept up to date with 'Our Man at the Olympics' via a daily intranet blog written by Alan in the early hours of each morning after he completes his day at the Olympic Stadium.
AUDITOR GENERAL ACKNOWLEDGES POSITIVE SIGNS FOR LONG-TERM NHS REFORM BUT HIGHLIGHTS MAJOR CHALLENGES OF MANAGING WITHIN BUDGET IN SHORT-TERM 11/07/2012
The NHS in Wales met its challenging financial targets for 2011-12 through a combination of significant savings reported by NHS bodies and some additional funding from the Welsh Government.
Auditor General describes extra funding to local health boards as 'unsustainable' 20/06/2012
Welsh Councils need to sharpen their approach to public engagement 19/06/2012
Put residents at the heart of decision-making, urges Auditor General for Wales
Welsh Government's decisions over River Lodge Hotel 'flawed' 14/06/2012
FRAUD INITIATIVE PRODUCES £6 MILLION OF SAVINGS FOR WELSH PUBLIC SECTOR 16/05/2012
Most successful NFI exercise to date
Interested in business opportunities with the Wales Audit Office? 10/04/2012
Auditor General to host 'Meet the Buyer' event to set out his forthcoming contracting requirements
Recycling rates in Wales 'increasing' but significant barriers remain 16/02/2012
Longer-term improvements won't happen unless weaknesses are addressed, says Auditor General
Local authority accounts generally 'well prepared' despite challenges 14/02/2012
But some authorities failed to meet statutory deadlines for 2010-11, says Auditor General.
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
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.
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
Mr Anthony Barrett, the Appointed Auditor, has today published a report in the public interest highlighting failures in governance arrangements, and inadequacies in Financial Management at Clydach Community Council.
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.
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 gears up for future 20/09/2011
'We will help public services deliver for people of Wales', says Auditor General
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
Statement from the Auditor General for Wales on Public Accounts Committee report 29/03/2011
The Auditor General for Wales has made the following statement regarding the Public Accounts Committee's 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
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 Tydfil 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 Denbighshire County Council 28/01/2011
The Auditor General for Wales has today published a new report on Denbighshire County 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 has today published a new report on Wrexham County Borough Council looking at how well the Council is improving its services.
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 Newport City Council 28/01/2011
The Auditor General for Wales has today published a new report on Newport City Council looking at how well the Council 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 report on Rhondda Cynon Taf 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
Improved processes for the management and control of projects introduced
Auditor General publishes Annual Improvement report on Pembrokeshire 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 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 publishes new style of reports 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 new report on Neath Port Talbot council 12/01/2011
The Auditor General for Wales has today published a new report on Neath Port Talbot Council looking at how well the Council is improving its services.
'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
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
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
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
Preferred candidate for Auditor General announced 22/06/2010
Wales Audit Office welcomes selection panel's decision
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
Investigation into Plas Madoc Communities First uncovers serious failings 17/03/2010
Joint Wales Audit Office and Assembly Government audit review published
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
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.
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.
Assembly Government needs 'better business processes' to promote a sustainable Wales 21/01/2010
'Embed sustainable development in all decisions', says Auditor General
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
Urgent improvements needed in mental health services for children and young people in Wales 24/11/2009
Joint report highlights weaknesses and recommends improvements
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
Policy Statement on Inspection, Audit and Regulation 01/10/2009
Briefing note on how Estyn, CSSIW, HIW & WAO are developing their business processes to help achieve the key aims of the Welsh Assembly Government's Policy Statement on Inspection, Audit & Regulation
NHS Direct Wales needs to be better integrated into healthcare system 15/09/2009
Auditor General calls for more seamless service
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
Wales Audit Office seeks views on education of children in care 02/09/2009
Surveys launched to gather views about education of children in care from foster carers and children and young people in care
Have Your Say on Mental Health Services 14/08/2009
Wales Audit Office launches survey for people who use mental health services
Ministers should intervene in Anglesey Council 15/07/2009
Auditor General calls for urgent action to address serious problems
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
Auditor General to remain in office until 2013 17/06/2009
The Queen has approved the reappointment of the current Auditor General for Wales to his post.
Learning from joint reviews in Wales: key success factors highlighted 16/06/2009
Leadership, vision and action combined with learning from service users and staff are some of the important factors that drive improvement in social services says a report published today by the Care and Social Services Inspectorate Wales and the Wales Audit Office.
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
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
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Wales Audit Office invites independent review 02/04/2009
International panel of experts visit Wales
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
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
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
Inspecting your council's accounts 29/01/2009
Wales Audit Office issues leaflet to explain your rights
New guide to 'blowing the whistle' at work 29/01/2009
Wales Audit Office publishes information leaflet on reporting wrongdoing in public sector organisations
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
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
Wales Audit Office statement on its role in the current economic climate 03/11/2008
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
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 code to safeguard personal information in fraud prevention work 23/09/2008
Auditor General publishes code of data matching practice
NHS financial management needs upgrading to support coming changes 18/09/2008
'Improvement on last year, and sound stewardship of public funds, but not yet a key support in achieving modernisation', says Auditor General for Wales
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
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
But there is scope for considerable improvement in key areas says Auditor General
Home Oxygen Therapy Services in Wales 24/07/2008
'Intended benefits not yet fully realised' says Auditor General
All Wales Housing Association providing 'satisfactory' services to tenants 09/07/2008
Auditor General releases report on Wales & West Housing Association
New guide launched to tackle rising costs of Welsh fleets 14/07/2008
Auditor General announces next phase of Good Practice Exchange
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
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
Wales Audit Office seeks views on Forestry Commission Wales 19/12/2007 Auditor General launches new study
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
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
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
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
Wales Audit Office to investigate the management of coastal erosion and tidal flooding 11/07/2007
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
Wales Audit Office unveils 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
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 infection in Wales
Weaknesses Led to Guernsey Hospital Tender Withdrawal 25/01/2007 Auditor General for Wales warns 'lessons must be learned'
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 Identifies £2.6 Million Pounds of Public Sector Fraud and Overpayment 30/11/2006 The 2004/2005 National Fraud Initiative (NFI) identified £2.6 million pounds of fraud and overpayment in the public sector in Wales which is a 5.5% reduction on the level identified in the previous National Fraud Initiative Study (NFI) 2002/2003 according to the Auditor General for Wales.
Swansea tenants recieve 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 Conwy's waste management service lags behind, says Auditor General for Wales
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
Auditor General to lead Inquiry into Ambulance Services in Wales 11/07/2006 Jeremy Colman to review Wales Ambulance Services Trust.
Financial management improving but some shortcomings 29/06/2006
Auditor General reports on Financial Audit of Central Government and NHS Bodies in Wales
Marked improvements in crime recording will make communities safer 29/06/2006
NHS Waiting Times 28/06/2006
Considerable progress made says Auditor General
Plan to Improve Public Services in Wales 10/05/2006 Wales Audit Office launches strategy at major conference
Cardiff Council Members' Allowances and Officers' Remuneration 24/04/2006 Appointed Auditor issues public interest report
NHS Finances In Wales 12/04/2006 'Need to tackle underlying reasons for deficits' says Auditor General
Wales Programme for Improvement Annual Report 2004/2005 10/04/2006 A Mixed Report For Welsh Councils, With Some Good Signs Of Improvement
Gwynedd Community Safety Partnership 07/04/2006 Gwynedd Community Safety Partnership held back by 'lack of focus' says Auditor General for Wales
The Merlin Contract 30/03/2006 'A good deal as long as Assembly manages risks', says Auditor General
Work-Based Learning 22/03/2006 Auditor General welcomes changes to administration of ELWa's programme but advises continuing vigilance over data accuracy
Better Schools Fund 08/02/2006 'An improved system, but still challenges to be tackled' says Auditor General for Wales
'Sharpen up on energy management' 15/12/2005
Welsh NHS trusts must be more energy efficient, says Auditor General
'Improve Checks Before Awarding Funds' 24/11/2005 Auditor General wants lessons to be learned from high risk projects like National Botanic Garden of Wales
"A Long Way to Go" 10/10/2005
Adult mental health services in Wales must improve to meet Assembly Government targets says Auditor General in report published today
Protecting NHS Trust staff from violence and aggression 22/09/2005 Auditor General for