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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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* * Auditor General’s Code of Data Matching Practice–Statutory Consultation
13/03/2008
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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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* * 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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* * Local Government Audit and Inspection Fees 2007-08
20/11/2007
Summary of responses to the Auditor General’s consultation
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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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* * What we look for Housing Association Inspection Guide consultation
04/10/2007
A new consultation on the Housing Association Inspection Guide is now open.
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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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* * Health and Local Government Consultation
07/09/2007
Auditor General seeks views on future studies
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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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* * 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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* * 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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* * National Museums of Wales
12/03/2007
Report into collections management published today
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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 Infections
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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
30/11/2006
NFI identifies £2.6 Million Pounds of Public Sector Fraud and Overpayment
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* * Swansea tenants receive 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
Auditor General for Wales publishes report on Conwy’s waste management
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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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* * Review of the Year
14/07/2006
Wales Audit Office publishes highlights of past twelve months 
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* * Auditor General to lead Ambulance Inquiry
11/07/2006
Jeremy Colman accepts invitation to review Wales Ambulance Service Trust
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* * Central Government and NHS Bodies in Wales
29/06/2006
Auditor General publishes financial audit report
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* * Crime Recording 2005
29/06/2006
Police forces and authorities in Wales show improvements
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* * Framework Contracts
15/06/2006
Summary of responses to the Auditor General's consultation.
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* * Value for Money Conclusion
08/06/2006
New document sets out ‘proper arrangements’ for securing economy, efficiency and effectiveness. 
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* * Plan to Improve Public Services in Wales
10/05/2006
Wales Audit Office launches strategy at its inaugural conference.
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* * REPORT IN THE PUBLIC INTEREST: Members’ Allowances and Officers’ Remuneration: The County Council of the City and County of Cardiff
24/04/2006
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* * 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
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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
10/04/2006
Auditor General for Wales recommends improvements to local authority assessment framework
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* * Gwynedd Community Safety Partnership
07/04/2006
Held back by ‘lack of focus’ says Auditor General
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* * The Merlin Contract
30/03/2006
Auditor General reports on procurement of Assembly’s ICT and business change contract
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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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* * Consulting on our Strategy
16/03/2006
Auditor General invites your views on his three year plan for the Wales Audit Office 
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* * 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 
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* * '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. 
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* * 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.
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* * 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.
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* * 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.
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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: A simpler approach for Wales
19/08/2005
Regeneration in Wales needs a simplified approach to funding and improved co-ordination.
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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 report.
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* * The General Report of the Auditor General for Wales 2005
30/06/2005
Financial Audit of Central Government Bodies in Wales
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* * 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.
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* * 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.
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* * 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.
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* * 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
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* * 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.
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* * AGW Report on the Finances of the NHS in Wales
31/03/2005
The AGW reports on the state of NHS Finances in Wales.
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* * Wales Programme for Improvement Annual Report 2004 published today
30/03/2005
The Director General of ACiW reports on the progress of Welsh Councils during 2004.
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* * 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.
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