The Value for Money Section in the National Audit Office carried out the performance audit: Acquisition of Property by Government.  This report deals with issues concerning the valuation of Land acquired under the provisions of the Land Acquisition Ordnance (LAO) and refers to the transfer of plots of land under conditions of compulsory purchase.

Report by the Auditor General

During period May - June 2000 the National Audit Office carried out a performance audit of the activities performed by the Department of Consumer Affairs, pertaining to the Ministry of Economic Services.  The audit focused on the four main activities carried out by the Department during 1999, namely: Investigating consumer complaints; Assisting the Consumer Claims Tribunal; Running a Freephone 120 service; and Promoting consumer awareness.

Report by the Auditor General No. 3/2001: March 2001.

This audit which was undertaken during the period November 2003 to November 2004 sought to assess the equity and transparency of the admissions process to the Residence, and whether the residents enjoyed an adequate quality of life through the provision of holistic care.  Three surveys were carried out concurrently during the period 26 January - 14 February 2004.

During period December 2000-April 2001, the National Audit Office carried out a performance audit of the cleaning and rubble wall building functions undertaken by the Countryside Section within the Environment Protection Department. 

Countryside Section Report by the Auditor General No. 5/2001: July 2001.

This report focuses on ETC's role in the labour market, in particular on the effectiveness of its job matching process.  Most of the information presented in this report was compiled between August 2004 and March 2006. 

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This study has sought to highlight relevant aspects of the way an important segment of Government activity is managed on a day-to-day basis.  Close examination of procedures used by Government departments have indicated inefficiencies in transport related areas.

Report by the Auditor General - No. 4/2001: May 2001

This report covers various aspects related to the procuring, storage, stock management and distribution of pharmaceuticals.  The adequacy and cost of the inventory strategy applied by Government Pharmaceutical Services is the first objective of this report.  The second is concerned with effectiveness issues.  The findings in this report reflect conditions up to August 2004.

Report by the Auditor General 

A report of the vehicle road licensing renewal process and vehicle transfers and conversions functions performed by the Licensing and Testing Department (LTD). The performance audit was undertaken by the National Audit Office (NAO) during the period December 2000 - October 2001.

Report by the Auditor General - No. 1/2002: February 2002 

This report aims to establish whether effective and efficient procurement systems enabled the Department of Contracts and the Roads Directorate to obtain the required services at the right price, at the right time, and of the right quality.

Report by the Auditor General - January 2004

A performance audit relating to activities undertaken by the Museums Department in connection with the promotion of national heritage sites was carried out by the National Audit Office during the period July-August 2000. 

Promoting Heritage Sites Report by the Auditor General No. 2/2001: February 2001.

The purpose of the audit was to confirm whether there are adequate policies, procedures, and controls to prevent and deal with pollution from maritime activities.  The audit was carried out during the period May 2001 - October 2002.

Report by the Auditor General - No. 1/2003: July 2003

A performance audit carried out during 2001 to establish whether school information systems are providing schools with an efficient and effective tool in school administration and are assisting the Education Division in its planning and monitoring role.  The audit was carried out by the National Audit Office during the period February-November 2001. 

Report by the Auditor General No. 3/2002: December 2002.

Performance Audit: School Transport System - Education Division

The National Audit Office carried out the performance audit of the School Transport system provided by the Education Division within the Ministry of Education.  The audit was conducted during the period October 2001 to May 2002.

School Transport System by the Auditor General No. 2/2002: September 2002.

Performance Audit: The Functions of the Tax Compliance Unit

The National Audit Office carried out the performance audit of the Tax Compliance Unit.  The audit was conducted during the period December 2004 to September 2005. 

Mid-Year Report by the Auditor General - Public Accounts 2005

This report summarises the conclusions reached following the financial and compliance audits carried out by the National Audit Office headed by the Auditor General.  It contains the Auditor General's Audit Opinion on the Public Accounts and other relative information, furthermore it is divided into Ministerial Portfolios, each containing one or more departments or sections which were subject to review.  

Report by the Auditor General - Public Accounts 2004

This report summarises the conclusions reached following the financial and compliance audits carried out by the National Audit Office headed by the Auditor General.  It is divided into Ministerial Portfolios, each containing one or more departments or sections which were subject to review.  Also included are a number of reports on non-central government organisations.

Risk Management in Government Departments 2004

This study highlights and projects the need for a risk management culture within the various activities carried out by the different Government Departments and thus help public service managers better understand their role in this regard. 

Work and Activities of the NAO 2005

This publication describes, as the title of the work implies, the work and activities of the National Audit Office (NAO).  
The NAO is headed by the Auditor General and is responsible for the external audit of central and local government on behalf of Parliament.