(06.03.2012) According to the Ministry of Health and Care Services, rehabilitation in the health service is to be strengthened, but the available reports show that capacity has not increased from 2005 to 2010. - It is important that the ministry establishes indicators that show whether rehabilitation is being strengthened in accordance with the decisions of the Storting, says Auditor General Jørgen Kosmo.

(06.03.2012) There is a considerable potential for higher productivity in the Norwegian Labour and Welfare Administration's (NAV) administration of benefits for users. -Greater efficiency and more targeted use of resources are necessary in order to improve the services for NAV's users and meet the Storting's expectations, says Auditor General Jørgen Kosmo.

(06.03.2012) The aquaculture industry is facing significant environmental challenges, among other things in the form of high figures for escaped fish, salmon lice and extensive losses due to disease. - The extent of these and other environmental challenges is so great that it is necessary to strengthen the management of aquaculture in order to ensure environmental sustainability and the possibility of future growth in the industry, says Auditor General Jørgen Kosmo.

(31.01.2012) An investigation carried out by the Office of the Auditor General shows that district and regional offices of the Norwegian Food Safety Authority deal differently with inspection, approval and appeal cases. - The Norwegian Food Safety Authority and the three ministries involved must implement measures that ensure more equal treatment, says Auditor general Jørgen Kosmo.

(31.01.2012) There is still hazardous waste that is not collected or properly handled. Control of the export of hazardous waste is also inadequate. - The Ministry of the Environment must monitor this area closely with respect to developing the regulations, supervision and information, says Auditor General Jørgen Kosmo.