(12.08.2010) The attainment of the Storting’s goal of maintaining an active and varied agriculture throughout the country poses substantial challenges and many of the sector’s environmental goals have yet to be reached. The Office of the Auditor General’s investigation uncovered weaknesses in the control exercised by the Ministry of Agriculture and Food. - The Ministry must do more to describe the priorities and considerations on which the current administration is based, especially in areas where there are conflicting goals, says Auditor General Jørgen Kosmo.

(12.08.2010) The control of tax returns and basic data is an essential part of the Norwegian Tax Administration’s control activities. The tax regions’ controls of tax returns for businesspersons and companies have varied greatly, and the control of basic data has been given low priority. - It is important that the Norwegian Tax Administration increases its efforts in this field, says Auditor General Jørgen Kosmo.

(11.05.2010) The absence of a strategy and lack of management parameters make it difficult for the police to prioritise efforts to combat organised crime. Outdated ICT systems are also an obstacle to effective efforts in this field. - Several measures have been implemented to improve the police’s work and police budgets have been increased. There is nevertheless a considerable potential to increase efforts against organised crime, says Auditor General Jørgen Kosmo.

(11.05.2010) Norwegian-funded measures aimed at securing and removing radioactive sources and waste from North-Western Russia have helped to reduce the risk of accidents and radioactive pollution, and of radioactive sources falling into the wrong hands. Several tasks and challenges remain, however. - Much remains to be clarified, including plans for clearing Andreyev Bay and long-term storage of the radioactive waste there, says Auditor General Jørgen Kosmo.

(29.04.2010) Important national guidelines and guides are lacking for interdisciplinary specialist treatment for drug addicts and alcoholics. Many patients at private institutions have not had an individual plan prepared. The shortcomings identified could have serious consequences for a vulnerable group of patients. - A targeted effort is required to put in place services that ensure that these patients receive the treatment to which they are entitled, says Auditor General Jørgen Kosmo.