Audit Office
Planning system ‘not fit for purpose’ – DUP MLA
Phillip Brett was speaking after the latest figures around planning revealed scores of missed targets.
Editorial: Does Chris Heaton-Harris think the answer to bad government is even more bad government?
The ultimate failure for the lack of a Stormont budget lies with the DUP but Chris Heaton-Harris and the Conservative party must also share the blame
Call for Belfast City Council to freeze funds for fuel poverty scheme until review carried out
THERE were calls last night for any additional funds for a controversial Belfast City Council energy relief scheme to be withheld until concerns about its administration are addressed.
Departing spending watchdog Kieran Donnelly sees much merit in devolution
AS the north's most senior auditor steps down after 13 years in post he talks to political correspondent John Manley about civil service reform, protection for whistleblowers and the value of devolution.
Broadband subsidies clawback from BT 'won't be paid until after 2024'
A MULTI-million clawback of public funds paid to BT for the provision of broadband services in Northern Ireland won't all be coming back to Stormont, it has emerged.
Communities minister Deirdre Hargey says 'there are lessons that can be learnt' after audit office criticism
COMMUNITIES minister Deirdre Hargey has said lessons will be learned after a scathing audit office report criticised the delivery of a £23 million hardship scheme for sporting organisations during the pandemic.
£35m broadband procurement structure 'not value for money' says audit report
MILLIONS of pounds in public funds handed to telecoms giant BT to increase broadband connectivity across the north didn't yield its expected outcomes, an Audit Office report has concluded.
Catch-up programme may not be reaching poorest children
A flagship catch-up programme for pupils affected by months of school closures may not be reaching the most disadvantaged children, an audit report has warned.