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Linc Cymru Housing Association has scope for considerable improvement in most key areas
04/09/2008
Auditor General releases report on south and mid Wales Housing Association
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Housing association failed in services to tenants
12/08/2008
Auditor General releases report on inspection of Cymdeithas Tai Cantref
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Melin Homes offering ‘satisfactory’ services to tenants
31/07/2008
But there is scope for considerable improvement in key areas says Auditor General
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Home Oxygen Therapy Services in Wales
24/07/2008
‘Intended benefits not yet fully realised’ says Auditor General
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All Wales Housing Association providing ‘satisfactory’ services to tenants
09/07/2008
Auditor General releases report on Wales & West Housing Association
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New guide launched to tackle rising costs of Welsh fleets
14/07/2008
Auditor General announces next phase of Good Practice Exchange
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Wales ambulance service is improving, but challenges remain
24/06/2008
Auditor General publishes follow up report on Welsh Ambulance Service NHS Trust
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Inspection of Cymdeithas Tai Eryri shows mixed performance
12/06/2008
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Basic controls must be followed to protect public money
11/06/2008
Wales Audit Office report recommends improved financial controls to safeguard Community Council funds
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National Fraud Initiative uncovers £4.5 million of fraud in public sector
16/05/2008
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Local authorities working to improve
31/03/2008
New challenges ahead, says Auditor General
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Assembly’s Senedd building ‘delivered on time and budget’
12/03/2008
Second phase of project more effective than first, says Auditor General for Wales
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Schools generally content with local council services
20/02/2008
But there are areas which need to be improved
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Arts Council of Wales 'Delivering Well' on Funding Arts Facilities
31/01/2008
Auditor General examines its lottery-funded capital programme
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Wales Audit Office seeks views on Forestry Commission Wales
19/12/2007
Auditor General launches new study
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Police show ‘significant improvement’ in their financial performance
17/12/2007
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Seren Housing Group providing a good service
05/12/2007
Auditor General releases report on Gwent-based housing group
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Cadwyn Housing Association providing ‘good’ services
20/11/2007
Auditor General releases report on Cardiff-based Association
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Welsh agri-environment scheme ‘is improving countryside’
15/11/2007
But benefits could be at risk unless Tir Gofal adapts, says Auditor General
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Make infection prevention and control ‘everybody’s business’
08/11/2007
Auditor General calls on Welsh NHS trusts to take action
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Delays in hospital ‘compromise patients’ independence’
01/11/2007
Auditor General identifies a ‘whole systems’ problem that needs changing
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Rhondda Housing Association providing ‘good’ and ‘excellent’ services
16/10/2007
Auditor General releases latest inspection report
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Police Data Quality report published today
20/09/2007
Joint report published by the Audit Commission and Wales Audit Office
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Welsh housing ‘getting more energy efficient’
13/09/2007
But Auditor General calls on greater efforts to engage the private sector
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An excellent report for Taff Housing Association
29/08/2007
Auditor General releases report on Cardiff-based Association
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New GPs’ contract in Wales ‘brings some benefits to patients’
23/08/2007
‘But needs to be managed better’ says Auditor General
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Special Educational Needs Funding in Wales
19/07/2007
Auditor General finds examples of good practice but calls for clearer links between spend and quality of provision
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Wales Audit Office to investigate the management of coastal erosion and tidal flooding
11/07/2007
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United Welsh Housing Association providing ‘good services’
10/07/2007
Auditor General releases latest Housing Association inspection report
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Assembly and NHS Finances ‘well managed’
27/06/2007
But Auditor General concerned by some overspending in parts of NHS
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Have your say on delayed transfers of care
13/06/2007
Wales Audit Office launches study into delayed transfers of care
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Strategy to get Wales active ‘making some progress’
07/06/2007
‘But public services should be more co-ordinated’ says Auditor General for Wales
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Cynon Tâf Housing Association Provides ‘Good’ Services
24/05/2007
Auditor General for Wales publishes latest inspection report
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Wales Audit Office unveils The Good Practice Exchange
17/05/2007
An online guide to help public services improve
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Newport Housing Trust Inspection Report
09/05/2007
‘Landlord services are under-developed and need to improve’ says Auditor General for Wales
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North Wales housing "satisfactory"
28/03/2007
Auditor General releases inspection report on Housing Association
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Councils Need to Grasp Opportunity for Water and Energy Savings
23/03/2007
Auditor General recommends action to help achieve energy objectives and efficiency targets
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Pembrokeshire Housing Association - ‘A Good Service Overall’
22/03/2007
Auditor General’s inspection report published today
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Welsh Councils and National Parks Continue to Improve
21/03/2007
But measurement system still needs ‘reshaping’ says Auditor General
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Protecting Public Money in the LG Projects, Newport
13/03/2007
Auditor General publishes report into circumstances
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Merthyr Tydfil Providing Good Quality Housing Services
12/03/2007
Auditor General releases inspection report on Housing Association
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Have your say on Hospital Acquired Infection
21/02/2007
Wales Audit Office launches study into healthcare associated infection in Wales
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Weaknesses Led to Guernsey Hospital Tender Withdrawal
25/01/2007
Auditor General for Wales warns ‘lessons must be learned’
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Cardiff Community providing mainly 'good' housing services
23/01/2007
Auditor General releases Cardiff Community Housing Association inspection report
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National Homelessness Strategy ‘helping to prevent homelessness in Wales’
18/01/2007
But further progress needed, says Auditor General
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Scope for Improvement
22/12/2006
Auditor General issues report on Mid Wales Housing Association
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Gwynedd Housing Maintenance Service ‘Getting Better’
21/12/2006
But Auditor General’s report urges Council to sustain improvement
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Longstanding Problems ‘Can Be Resolved Over Time’
04/12/2006
Auditor General publishes Welsh Ambulance Inquiry findings
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National Fraud Initiative 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.
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Swansea tenants recieve overall "good" service
16/11/2006
Auditor General publishes report on Swansea Housing Association
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Pennaf Tenants Receive ‘Satisfactory’ Service
06/11/2006
Auditor General publishes Inspection report on Pennaf Housing Group
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Public gets access to more Welsh countryside
02/11/2006
Auditor General says lessons learned could now help improve access to coast
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Sickness rates fall at assembly
14/09/2006
‘Improved systems and policies produce better results’ says Auditor General
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Good Or Excellent Services For Tenants
08/09/2006
Auditor General issues first Inspection report for Pontypridd and District Housing Association
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'Build on Early Progress'
08/09/2006
Auditor General issues report on Valleys to Coast Housing Association
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Wales Must Improve Day Surgery Rates
07/09/2006
‘Clear opportunities to tackle the barriers to improvement’ says Auditor General for Wales
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Improve quickly to meet future targets
31/08/2006
Conwy’s waste management service lags behind, says Auditor General for Wales
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Welsh Ambulance Inquiry - Extra Hearing Dates
07/08/2006
Auditor General announces two new public hearings
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Have Your Say
31/07/2006
Auditor General to hold public hearings in Welsh Ambulance Inquiry
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Auditor General to lead Inquiry into Ambulance Services in Wales
11/07/2006
Jeremy Colman to review Wales Ambulance Services Trust.
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Financial management improving but some shortcomings
29/06/2006
Auditor General reports on Financial Audit of Central Government and NHS Bodies in Wales
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Marked improvements in crime recording will make communities safer
29/06/2006
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NHS Waiting Times
28/06/2006
Considerable progress made says Auditor General
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Plan to Improve Public Services in Wales
10/05/2006
Wales Audit Office launches strategy at major conference
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Cardiff Council Members’ Allowances and Officers’ Remuneration
24/04/2006
Appointed Auditor issues public interest report
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NHS Finances In Wales
12/04/2006
‘Need to tackle underlying reasons for deficits’ says Auditor General
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Wales Programme for Improvement Annual Report 2004/2005
10/04/2006
A Mixed Report For Welsh Councils, With Some Good Signs Of Improvement
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Gwynedd Community Safety Partnership
07/04/2006
Gwynedd Community Safety Partnership held back by 'lack of focus' says Auditor General for Wales
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The Merlin Contract
30/03/2006
‘A good deal as long as Assembly manages risks’, says Auditor General
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Work-Based Learning
22/03/2006
Auditor General welcomes changes to administration of ELWa’s programme but advises continuing vigilance over data accuracy
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Better Schools Fund
08/02/2006
‘An improved system, but still challenges to be tackled’ says Auditor General for Wales
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‘Sharpen up on energy management'
15/12/2005
Welsh NHS trusts must be more energy efficient, says Auditor General
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‘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
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"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
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Protecting NHS Trust staff from violence and aggression
22/09/2005
Auditor General for Wales calls for more monitoring and better handling of incidents
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Contract for the Cardiff out-of-hours GP service
24/08/2005
Some 'deficiencies' but tender process 'robust and fair' says Auditor General.
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Regeneration: Simplify the Process
19/08/2005
Auditor General recommends changes to regeneration plans in Wales
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Improving Regulation and Inspection in Wales
05/07/2005
Auditor General for Wales welcomes Assembly’s response to regulation and inspection.
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The collapse of Antur Dwyryd-Llyn: 'Important lessons to be learned' says the Auditor General for Wales
30/06/2005
The Auditor General for Wales publishes his report into the collapse of a North Wales Local Enterprise Agency.
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Wales managing finances properly but still room for improvement
30/06/2005
The Auditor General for Wales says there are generally high standards of financial management by central government in Wales but changing demands and increasing budgets require further improvements.
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Manage sickness absence better
13/05/2005
The Auditor General for Wales calls for improvements at further education colleges.
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The Auditor General's Code of Audit and Inspection Practice
11/05/2005
The Auditor General for Wales today publishes a code of practice that, for the first time, covers the effective scrutiny of all sectors of devolved and local government in Wales. The code also covers value for money examinations and inspection of public services as well as the audit of accounts.
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World class Audit Office for Wales
01/04/2005
From 1 April Wales will benefit from its own audit office, independent of government, to ensure public services at every level are held to account and to help those services find ways of delivering better value.
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The Finances of NHS Wales 2005
31/03/2005
Sir John Bourn, Auditor General for Wales, today published his annual report on the financial performance of the Welsh NHS in the first year of operations under its new structure...
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Energy and Water Management in the Higher Education Sector in Wales
30/03/2005
Sir John Bourn, the Auditor General for Wales, reported today that higher education institutions in Wales could make savings of at least £500,000 a year, around four per cent of total expenditure, by being more efficient in their use of energy and water...
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Wales Programme for Improvement 2004 Annual Report
30/03/2005
Local authorities in Wales have improved their management arrangements and are continuing to improve their standards and services, but more work needs to be done in areas like housing and social services, according to the Audit Commission in Wales (ACiW).
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Waste Management 2005
04/03/2005
“With over 82% of Wales’ waste currently being disposed of through landfill; diminishing landfill capacity and demanding European and national targets the situation is clearly serious and unsustainable..."
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The Auditor General's Code of Audit and Inspection Practice
16/02/2005
“Councils across Wales are facing a major challenge as the backlog in maintenance and repair of the buildings in their ownership continues to grow. Properly developed and used, asset management plans are crucial..."
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Welcome for the new Auditor General for Wales
27/01/2005
Jeremy Colman, currently an Assistant Auditor General and member of the senior management board of the National Audit Office, has been appointed Auditor General for Wales.
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Scrutiny in Welsh Local Government 2005
21/01/2005
“Many Welsh Councillors are still relatively unused to the scrutiny system and may well be struggling to develop their new and crucial role. This paper aims to help them understand the task before them..."
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NHS Waiting Times in Wales
14/01/2005
Report by the Auditor General for Wales
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Buying for Wales 2004
15/12/2004
“The scale of potential savings to be made through smarter buying of goods and services in the Welsh public sector has long been recognised. Our Paper illuminates the reasons..."
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Procurement in the Higher Education sector in Wales
25/11/2004
Sir John Bourn reported today that there was scope for improvements in procurement in the higher education sector...
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Developing Mental Health Services for Older People in Wales
05/11/2004
“This report addresses a significant and growing concern in Wales. Mental health problems are common among older people, and more people are living to old age..."
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Environment Agency Wales Regulation of waste management
28/10/2004
26 million tonnes of waste are produced each year in Wales. On current trends and assuming a best case scenario, existing landfill capacity will be exhausted before 2010...
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European Union Structural Funding: Progress on Securing the Benefits for Wales
08/07/2004
WEFO has been successful in avoiding the withdrawal of any of the funds and has qualified for more money from the European Union...
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The General Report of the Auditor General for Wales 2004
11/06/2004
Publishing his General Report summarising his financial audit work in respect of the 2002-03 accounts, Sir John Bourn reported that he considered that the standards of financial management and probity remained high in Wales...
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Transforming health and social care in Wales
07/05/2004
“Health services in Wales deliver a high volume of care despite considerable pressures and an inefficient configuration of services. Recent signs of reductions in waiting list figures are clearly to be welcomed but..."
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Collections Management at the National Museums and Galleries of Wales
22/04/2004
Sir John Bourn, the Auditor General for Wales, reported today that the National Museums and Galleries of Wales (NMGW) has made good progress...
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NHS Waiting Times in Wales
14/01/2004
Most patients in Wales are treated within the targets set for the NHS, but some people in Wales can face long waiting times for non-emergency health treatment...
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Diabetes Services in Wales
04/12/2003
"Diabetes accounts for round 9 % of hospital costs in Wales as well as having a major impact on the lives of around 93,000 people and their families..."
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