Inquiry into Waikato District Health Board’s procurement of services from HealthTap
September 2019: This report outlines the findings of our inquiry into the decision of Waikato District Health Board, in 2015, to enter into a contract with the United States-based company HealthTap Inc to provide "virtual care" services through an online service.
Crown investment in freshwater clean-up
September 2019: We examined how the Ministry for the Environment administered four Crown freshwater clean-up funds for improving lakes, rivers, streams, and wetlands. Our primary objective was to assess whether Crown funding was being used effectively to improve freshwater quality.
Our observations on Waikato River Authority's freshwater restoration operations
September 2019: We looked at the operational approach of the Waikato River Authority to restoring and protecting the Waikato and Waipā Rivers for additional insight into how different entities manage Crown funds.
Managing freshwater quality: Challenges and opportunities
September 2019: In 2011, we published a report on how effectively Waikato Regional Council, Taranaki Regional Council, Horizons Regional Council, and Environment Southland managed the effects of land use on freshwater quality in their regions. We found that the effectiveness of the four regional councils' approaches was variable. In this report, we assess the progress they have made since 2011.
Department of Corrections' procurement of rapid deployment of prison accommodation
17 September 2019: Our reply to Mr Lawrence Yule, MP about his concerns raised with us about the Department of Corrections' approach to procuring design and build services for rapid deployment of prison accommodation.
Public accountability: A matter of trust and confidence
September 2019: This discussion paper is the first phase in a programme of work about the future of public accountability. It is not a detailed review of New Zealand's current constitutional arrangements, but explores the role public accountability plays in maintaining trust and confidence in the public sector.
Response to Parliamentary Service's report about party and member support funding
1 August 2019: Earlier this year we asked the Parliamentary Service to investigate claims that Hon Maggie Barry asked a parliamentary support staff member to carry out political party work during work hours. This is our response to Parliamentary Service’s findings.
Paying teachers the minimum wage and salary assessments
31 July 2019: We have written back to Hon Nikki Kaye about concerns she raised with us over some teachers receiving less than the minimum wage, and about the apparent time taken to make teacher salary assessments.
Request to inquire into decision to grant funds to the Manea Footprints of Kupe Cultural Heritage and Education Centre
10 July 2019: We have written to David Seymour MP about the decision to grant $4.6 million to the Manea Footprints of Kupe Cultural Heritage and Education Centre through the Provincial Growth Fund.
Main matters arising from the 2017/18 audits of district health boards
July 2019: Brief summary of the main matters arising from the 2017/18 audits of district health boards (DHBs). By identifying and sharing our observations of all DHBs, we hope to increase the value of our audits beyond the independent assurance that they provide.
