(17.01.2012) The owner ministries do not have sufficient information to be able to follow up the companies in a satisfactory manner. Several of the investigated companies have moved into new areas of activity in recent years without the owner ministry having adapted their follow-up to the companies' new activities. - It is a serious matter that the ministries fail to request relevant information to ensure good follow-up of the Norwegian State's ownership goals, says Auditor General Jørgen Kosmo.

(06.12.2011) There are weaknesses in the financial management of Norwegian and Russian contracting parties in the nuclear safety cooperation in North-Western Russia. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs does not follow up whether the Norwegian project managers have good internal control systems. - This entails a risk that irregularities are not prevented and uncovered, says Auditor General Jørgen Kosmo.

(06.12.2011) The reorganisation of the Norwegian Tax Administration during the period 2008-2009 has improved important aspects of tax administration. The goal of strengthening control and collection activities aimed at business and industry has not been achieved, however. - In addition, the consideration of appeals takes too long, and the Tax Hotline and tax offices do not give users adequate answers, says Auditor General Jørgen Kosmo.

(22.11.2011) Inadequate documentation makes it difficult to verify transactions. Several agencies do not have satisfactory internal control. Error rates in connection with the administration of pensions and benefits are unacceptably high, and there are great variations in the administration of grant schemes.

(20.10.2011) Patients who make use of the free choice of hospital scheme experience shorter waiting times, but there are still big differences between hospitals in terms of waiting times. - Better guidance from the health service will reduce waiting times for many patients, says Auditor General Jørgen Kosmo.