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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 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. The Wales Audit Office offers opportunities for secondments and associates. Details can be found under Who We Are/Working For The WAO.  If you are interested in discussing a secondment or applying to become an associate then please contact us. For more information contact Human Resources at hr@wao.gov.uk. Looking for a WAO report or document? select one Wales Audit Office 24 Cathedral Road Cardiff CF11 9LJ Tel: 029 2032 0500 Fax: 029 2032 0600 Textphone: 029 2032 0660 Use our query form Maps