(11/10/2009 12:40 PM) Combined, the regional health authorities have failed to meet their owner’s financial management requirements every year during the period 2002 to 2008. During this period, the health trusts had an accumulated deficit of around NOK 10 billion compared to the performance requirements. - It is unacceptable that, over many years, the regional health authorities have failed to adapt to the annual financial framework adopted by the Storting for specialist health services, says Director General Therese Johnsen of the Office of the Auditor General.

(11/10/2009 12:35 PM) The ministries’ follow-up of state enterprises is inadequate when it comes to checking that the stipulated goals are achieved. There are also substantial weaknesses in relation to ensuring that the companies’ boards of directors function satisfactorily. 'Inadequate follow-up creates a significant risk of the state losing large sums and important social responsibilities not being satisfactorily attended to,' says Director General Therese Johnsen at the Office of the Auditor General.

(11/10/2009 12:30 PM) The Office of the Auditor General has reviewed performance audits previously submitted to the Storting. Five investigations have not been satisfactorily followed up by the government administration, and the Office of the Auditor General will therefore follow them up further.

(10/22/2009 12:30 PM) ‘This is a general problem in a number of ministries,’ says Auditor General Jørgen Kosmo in connection with the presentation of the Office of the Auditor General’s audit report for the ministries’ administration and implementation of their budgets for 2008.

(9/24/2009 12:35 PM) There are deficiencies in the operation and maintenance of large parts of the road network. As a result of weak reporting, the Ministry of Transport and Communications and the Norwegian Public Roads Administration do not have an adequate overview or control of the condition of roads. ‘This could have consequences for the safety and accessibility of our roads,’ says Auditor General Jørgen Kosmo.