Local government bodies continue to face challenges in producing and improving timely annual accounts

No

Wales’ local government bodies improved the quality of their pre-audit annual accounts for 2015-16, but still face challenges in the medium term to improve and produce their accounts to meet earlier statutory deadlines. This is according to a report released today by the Auditor General for Wales.

Further education colleges coping with Welsh Government cuts

No

Despite cuts to grants, the Welsh Government’s funding allocation and oversight arrangements for further education colleges are generally sound, although they would benefit from a more integrated and long-term approach. This is according to a report released today by the Auditor General for Wales.

Integrating Information Technology through Open Standards

No
Open Standards make it easier for systems to work together and exchange data. They can help public services to integrate, collaborate and take a long term view of procurement and public service delivery. These are three of the five ways of working that are at the heart of the Wellbeing of Future Generations Act.
 
Information Technology departments across public services have traditionally purchased proprietary software. The obscure output formats from these systems often result in organisations being locked-in to contracts.