Most successful NFI exercise to date
Auditor General to host 'Meet the Buyer' event to set out his forthcoming contracting requirements
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.
Auditor General's special inspection calls for improved accountability and transparency in the way the council is managed
Auditor General calls for Welsh Government to do more to support and monitor progress and demonstrate value for money.
Appointed Auditors' report covers Accounts from 2005-06 to 2009-10
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.
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.
And NHS faces biggest challenge of all over next four years, warns Auditor General
The four main inspection, audit and regulatory bodies in Wales are launching a joint website today
'We will help public services deliver for people of Wales', says Auditor General
Eating Well in Hospital launched at all-Wales hospital catering seminar
but overall value for money of services is uncertain", says Auditor General
Auditor General asks public to help shape his reports
But some inequalities in services remain, says Auditor General
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'
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.
The four main inspection, audit and regulation bodies in Wales are today set to sign a strategic agreement in order to boost joint working.
Prospects of a sustainable recovery by August 2011 are poor, says Auditor General
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
The Auditor General for Wales has today published a new report on Gwynedd Council looking at how well the Council is improving its services.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
The Auditor General for Wales has today published a new report on Cardiff Council looking at how well the Council is improving its services.
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.
Improved processes for the management and control of projects introduced
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.
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.
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.
A new type of report on local authorities' improvement is being launched today by the Auditor General for Wales.
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.
Limited improvements to services since 2005 Wales Audit Office review
Plans will make WAO more 'transparent, accountable and open', says Huw Vaughan Thomas
But schools still making good use of funds, says Auditor General for Wales
A range of tools and online questionnaires published today will help police services to improve value for money.
Procedures for reviewing applications were not robust enough, says Auditor General
But recent changes have the potential to remedy weaknesses in planning and management of capital investment, says Auditor General for Wales
Wales Audit Office welcomes selection panel's decision
Auditor General launches online good practice guidance
Welsh land and buildings not delivering value for money, says Auditor General
It has also resulted in the successful prosecution of 28 fraudsters
"Public bodies still need to learn lessons when funding small private sector firms", says Auditor General
Joint Wales Audit Office and Assembly Government audit review published
'Wales must change and innovate if it is to deliver in a harsh financial climate', says new Auditor General
Wales Audit Office launches questionnaire as part of a study on food and catering services in Welsh hospitals
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 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.
The Wales Audit Office is pleased to welcome Gillian Body to the role of interim Auditor General for Wales.
'Embed sustainable development in all decisions', says Auditor General
Auditor General calls for services to work better together to provide urgent and unplanned care
Joint report highlights weaknesses and recommends improvements
Stronger leadership needed to manage risks of erosion and tidal flooding, says Auditor General
But lessons learnt from earlier problems not systematically applied across the Assembly Government, says Auditor General
Auditor General responds to international Peer Review findings
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
Auditor General calls for more seamless service
'Current arrangements do not support value for money services for citizens', says Auditor General for Wales
Surveys launched to gather views about education of children in care from foster carers and children and young people in care
Wales Audit Office launches survey for people who use mental health services
Auditor General calls for urgent action to address serious problems
Some improvement, but fundamental challenges need addressing, says Auditor General
Auditor General gives step by step good practice guide to governance and financial management arrangement for Community and Town councils
Auditor General calls for national strategy to tackle specific problems in maternity services
The Queen has approved the reappointment of the current Auditor General for Wales to his post.
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.
'Good work on developing policies but process planning applications faster', says Auditor General
'Promoting improvement and value for money from public services is our aim', says Auditor General
Partners must address long-term challenges to promote independence, says Auditor General
Auditor General calls for more determined efforts by hospitals and the ambulance service
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Joint report by the Comptroller and Auditor General and the Auditor General for Wales
Focused review of Caerphilly County Borough Council Social Services
'Trusts must focus on meeting compliance deadline' says Auditor General
Auditor General releases report on South Wales Housing Association
Paper submitted to Audit Committee ahead of its next session on 11 March
Auditor General reports on performance of Welsh housing associations and highlights weaknesses with current system of regulation and inspection
But some concerns still remain says Auditor General for Wales
Auditor General releases report on specialist Association
Wales Audit Office issues leaflet to explain your rights
Wales Audit Office publishes information leaflet on reporting wrongdoing in public sector organisations
'But sickness levels still a significant problem' says Auditor General
Barriers to collaboration need removing for Assembly Government objectives to be achieved, says Auditor General
Auditor General calls on Welsh NHS to take action
Auditor General releases report on Bridgend Stock Transfer Housing Association
But Auditor General encouraged by response to report
Carmarthenshire Association 'needs considerable improvement', says Auditor General
But needs to think long-term about how it runs its business, says Auditor General
Wales Audit Office launches study into Unplanned health and social care services
Wales Audit Office publishes good practice briefing paper to promote improvement
Auditor General releases latest housing association inspection report
But concerns over maintenance service raised in Auditor General report
Welsh Assembly Government managed risks well during construction but not after opening, says Auditor General
Auditor General publishes code of data matching practice
'Improvement on last year, and sound stewardship of public funds, but not yet a key support in achieving modernisation', says Auditor General for Wales
Auditor General releases report on south and mid Wales Housing Association
Auditor General releases report on inspection of Cymdeithas Tai Cantref
But there is scope for considerable improvement in key areas says Auditor General
'Intended benefits not yet fully realised' says Auditor General
Auditor General releases report on Wales & West Housing Association
Auditor General announces next phase of Good Practice Exchange
Auditor General publishes follow up report on Welsh Ambulance Service NHS Trust
Wales Audit Office report recommends improved financial controls to safeguard Community Council funds
Auditor General examines its lottery-funded capital programme
Joint report published by the Audit Commission and Wales Audit Office
'Improved systems and policies produce better results' says Auditor General
Auditor General reports on Financial Audit of Central Government and NHS Bodies in Wales
Welsh NHS trusts must be more energy efficient, says Auditor General
Adult mental health services in Wales must improve to meet Assembly Government targets says Auditor General in report published today