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It is not possible to document that the goal of increased rehabilitation capacity has been achieved

(3/6/2012 12:40 PM) 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.

Great potential for better resource utilisation in The Norwegian Labour and Welfare Administration

(3/6/2012 12:35 PM) 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.

Significant environmental challenges in the aquaculture industry

(3/6/2012 12:30 PM) 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.

The Norwegian Food Safety Authority deals with identical cases differently

(1/31/2012 12:40 PM) 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.

Inadequate control of hazardous waste

(1/31/2012 12:35 PM) 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.

Low clear-up rate in the police's work on crimes against property

(1/31/2012 12:30 PM) The police only clear up a small proportion of reported crimes against property. The overall clear-up rate for crimes against property in 2010 was 16.6 per cent. - The criminal justice authorities must ensure that the police give higher priority to crimes against property, for example through good work methods, because clearing up these crimes is crucial to people's confidence in the police, says Auditor General Jørgen Kosmo.

Still too little active follow-up of the State’s ownership policy

(1/17/2012 12:30 PM) 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.

Inadequate financial management of nuclear safety cooperation

(12/6/2011 12:05 PM) 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.

There are still weaknesses in the Norwegian Tax Administration's control of businesses and companies

(12/6/2011 12:00 PM) 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.

The Office of the Auditor General’s Document No 1 (2011-2012): Inadequate documentation and internal control

(11/22/2011 12:30 PM) 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.