Implementation of the Framework for Continuing NHS Healthcare (CHC) has delivered some improvements,but more needs to be done to ensure consistency and fairness across Wales, andthe limited progress in dealing with a backlog of challenges over eligibility for CHC continuesto be a cause for concern,says a report published today by the Auditor General for Wales.
The Auditor General for Wales has today published his Annual Improvement Report on the Vale of Glamorgan Council.
The Auditor General for Wales has today published his Annual Improvement Report 2013 on Bridgend County Borough Council.
The Auditor General for Wales has today published his Annual Improvement Report on Flintshire County Council.
The Auditor General for Wales has today published his Annual Improvement Report on Denbighshire County Council.
The Auditor General for Wales has today published his Annual Improvement Report 2013 on Conwy County Borough Council.
The Auditor General for Wales has today published his Annual Improvement Report on Mid and West Wales Wales Fire and Rescue Authority.
The Auditor General for Wales has today published his Annual Improvement Report on Ceredigion Council
The Auditor General for Wales has today published his Annual Improvement Report on Pembrokeshire Council.
The Auditor General for Wales has today published his Annual Improvement Report 2013 on Rhondda Cynon Taf County Borough Council.
The Auditor General for Wales has today published his Annual Improvement Report 2013 on Gwynedd Council.
The Auditor General for Wales has today published his Annual Improvement Report on Merthyr Tydfil County Borough Council.
The Auditor General for Wales has today published his Annual Improvement Report on Snowdonia National Park Authority.
The Auditor General for Wales has today published his Annual Improvement Report 2013 on North Wales Fire and Rescue Authority
The Auditor General for Wales has today published his Annual Improvement Report on Torfaen County Borough Council.
The Auditor General for Wales has today published his Annual Improvement Reports on Blaenau Gwent County Borough Council and Powys County Council.
The Auditor General for Wales has today published his Annual Improvement Report on Brecon Beacons National Park Authority.
Auditor General for Wales publishes 2013-16 strategy
Auditor General publishes Annual Improvement Report on Pembrokeshire Coast National Park Authority
The Auditor General for Wales has today published his Annual Improvement Report on South Wales Fire and Rescue Authority.
The Auditor General for Wales has today published his Annual Improvement Report on the Isle of Anglesey County Council.
First annual report highlights positive steps towards a more fair environment for staff and stakeholders
The Auditor General for Wales has today published his Annual Improvement report on Carmarthenshire County Council.
The Auditor General for Wales has today published his Annual Improvement report on Newport City Council.
Appointed Auditor uncovers significant failures in governance arrangements and inadequacies in processes to determine Chief Officers' pay
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.
Welsh public bodies are spending less on consultants but cannot demonstrate value for money in how they plan, obtain and manage consultancy services, says a report published today by the Auditor General for Wales.
But challenges remain for its successor if forestry in Wales is to continue to improve, says the Auditor General.
Councils are making progress but need longer term strategies needed if they are to deliver sustained savings in the use of technology.
The Auditor General is required to consult on and prescribe scales of fees payable in respect of audits, assessments and inspections of local government bodies in Wales.
Earlier this year, the Wales Audit Office released a detailed report into NHS finances in Wales. This update report shows that NHS bodies have struggled to manage within their current resource limits in the first half of the year.
Public sector watchdog wants feedback from general public as well as key stakeholders
But no evidence of inappropriate political influence over funding decisions
Fundamental failures show that Gwent-based board was poorly managed, says Appointed Auditor
Stakeholders report confidence in WAO is 'high'
But many are still not achieving their potential, says Auditor General for Wales
Auditor General clarifies position of WAO in response to recent media coverage on Rhondda Life
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.
The National Audit Office has today published a report highlighting key trends and variations in the delivery of healthcare across the four nations of the UK.
Raising the Public Service Game was a thought provoking conference aimed at driving success and encouraging innovation within the Welsh Public Service.
Each of the seven local health boards in Wales has met the required standard for accounting and presenting their financial activities for 2011-12.
Wales Audit Office event, taking place on Thursday 14 June 2012 at Cardiff City Stadium
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Most successful NFI exercise to date
We are looking to recruit 2 Performance Support Officers (1 temporary, 1 permanent) and an Executive Assistant. Visit our careers page for further information.
The Auditor General for Wales has this week contributed to a series of essays which seek to address the key role of public audit in the UK.
Auditor General to host 'Meet the Buyer' event to set out his forthcoming contracting requirements
It sets out the key things we intend to do in order to help eliminate discrimination, promote equality of opportunity and foster good relations.
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The Auditor General has published Annual Improvement reports on Pembrokeshire County Council, Caerphilly County Borough Council and Gwynedd Council over the last week.
Longer-term improvements won't happen unless weaknesses are addressed, says Auditor General
But some authorities failed to meet statutory deadlines for 2010-11, says Auditor General.
The Auditor General for Wales has commenced a review of the Welsh Government's management of its funding of the All Wales Ethnic Minority Association (AWEMA).
The Auditor General for Wales invites applications for Committee member and Chair. For details, follow this link.
Auditor General's special inspection calls for improved accountability and transparency in the way the council is managed
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.
Auditor General calls for Welsh Government to do more to support and monitor progress and demonstrate value for money.