NI Audit Office
@niauditoffice.bsky.social
Our first in our What We Do series - Public Reporting work and the impact this has made over 2024-2025 - to find out more visit our website, link in bio
July 24, 2025 at 10:57 AM
Our first in our What We Do series - Public Reporting work and the impact this has made over 2024-2025 - to find out more visit our website, link in bio
Delays in delivering major IT projects result in contracts for existing systems being repeatedly extended well beyond their intended life – on average by about 8yrs.
Across 5 projects which each experienced delays, contract extensions cost over £573m.
Full report on our website
Across 5 projects which each experienced delays, contract extensions cost over £573m.
Full report on our website
July 4, 2025 at 8:13 AM
Delays in delivering major IT projects result in contracts for existing systems being repeatedly extended well beyond their intended life – on average by about 8yrs.
Across 5 projects which each experienced delays, contract extensions cost over £573m.
Full report on our website
Across 5 projects which each experienced delays, contract extensions cost over £573m.
Full report on our website
Our report looks at a portfolio of 29 major IT projects across NI government departments. The portfolio has a total estimated cost of £5.2bn – over 2/3 of the costs & nearly 1/2 the projects relate to the Department of Health & Department of Finance.
Full report on our website
Full report on our website
July 4, 2025 at 8:12 AM
Our report looks at a portfolio of 29 major IT projects across NI government departments. The portfolio has a total estimated cost of £5.2bn – over 2/3 of the costs & nearly 1/2 the projects relate to the Department of Health & Department of Finance.
Full report on our website
Full report on our website
Major IT projects take close to 6.5yrs from design to implementation. We recommend planning to identify systems across the civil service that are coming to the end of their intended life, to ensure they are maintained or replaced well in advance of the current contract expiring
July 4, 2025 at 8:12 AM
Major IT projects take close to 6.5yrs from design to implementation. We recommend planning to identify systems across the civil service that are coming to the end of their intended life, to ensure they are maintained or replaced well in advance of the current contract expiring
Our report on Waste Crime in NI examines the NI Environment Agency’s approach to preventing and tackling illegal waste disposal, which is roughly estimated to cost around £34 million annually. Read the full report on our website
July 3, 2025 at 8:40 AM
Our report on Waste Crime in NI examines the NI Environment Agency’s approach to preventing and tackling illegal waste disposal, which is roughly estimated to cost around £34 million annually. Read the full report on our website
The existing approach to regulating waste requires significant improvement. Current operation of inspections does not adequately identify or discourage criminality. Financial penalties are a fraction of the costs of dealing with the waste legally. Full report on our website
July 3, 2025 at 8:37 AM
The existing approach to regulating waste requires significant improvement. Current operation of inspections does not adequately identify or discourage criminality. Financial penalties are a fraction of the costs of dealing with the waste legally. Full report on our website
Waste crime is a major challenge with a significant cost to both our environment and public finances. Current measures for regulating and inspecting the waste sector are not achieving best value for money and leave the environment at risk. Full report is available on our website.
July 3, 2025 at 8:37 AM
Waste crime is a major challenge with a significant cost to both our environment and public finances. Current measures for regulating and inspecting the waste sector are not achieving best value for money and leave the environment at risk. Full report is available on our website.
Following the appointment of Marie Mallon OBE as Chair of the NIAO Advisory Board in December, we are pleased to welcome Claire McAleenan, Jill Laughlin and Dean Sullivan as the new non-executive members of the advisory board niauditoffice.gov.uk/advisory-board
June 2, 2025 at 10:13 AM
Following the appointment of Marie Mallon OBE as Chair of the NIAO Advisory Board in December, we are pleased to welcome Claire McAleenan, Jill Laughlin and Dean Sullivan as the new non-executive members of the advisory board niauditoffice.gov.uk/advisory-board
📢 We have temporary positions available! 📢
Are you looking for a temporary role? We are currently recruiting for temporary Auditors (3-9 month contracts)
Find out more at niauditoffice.getgotjobs.co.uk
Are you looking for a temporary role? We are currently recruiting for temporary Auditors (3-9 month contracts)
Find out more at niauditoffice.getgotjobs.co.uk
May 30, 2025 at 2:45 PM
📢 We have temporary positions available! 📢
Are you looking for a temporary role? We are currently recruiting for temporary Auditors (3-9 month contracts)
Find out more at niauditoffice.getgotjobs.co.uk
Are you looking for a temporary role? We are currently recruiting for temporary Auditors (3-9 month contracts)
Find out more at niauditoffice.getgotjobs.co.uk
🥳🎉Congratulations🎉🥳
Well done to our staff, Lauren, Ryan and Scott, who all passed their Chartered Accountants Ireland CAP1 exams! Your hard work has paid off!
Well done to our staff, Lauren, Ryan and Scott, who all passed their Chartered Accountants Ireland CAP1 exams! Your hard work has paid off!
May 30, 2025 at 11:52 AM
🥳🎉Congratulations🎉🥳
Well done to our staff, Lauren, Ryan and Scott, who all passed their Chartered Accountants Ireland CAP1 exams! Your hard work has paid off!
Well done to our staff, Lauren, Ryan and Scott, who all passed their Chartered Accountants Ireland CAP1 exams! Your hard work has paid off!
At the NIAO, believe that access to menstrual products is a matter of dignity & equality, not luxury, so we’ve made period products available in all staff toilets, ensuring that no one is held back by their period at work #menstrualhygieneday2025
May 28, 2025 at 9:39 AM
At the NIAO, believe that access to menstrual products is a matter of dignity & equality, not luxury, so we’ve made period products available in all staff toilets, ensuring that no one is held back by their period at work #menstrualhygieneday2025
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Thanks to Rodney Allen and Colette Kane from the @niauditoffice.bsky.social for delivering our Lunch and Learn session today.
Really interesting to hear about the breadth of the Audit Office's work and about it's reporting programme for the coming year.
Really interesting to hear about the breadth of the Audit Office's work and about it's reporting programme for the coming year.
May 20, 2025 at 1:52 PM
Thanks to Rodney Allen and Colette Kane from the @niauditoffice.bsky.social for delivering our Lunch and Learn session today.
Really interesting to hear about the breadth of the Audit Office's work and about it's reporting programme for the coming year.
Really interesting to hear about the breadth of the Audit Office's work and about it's reporting programme for the coming year.
📢 We're Hiring! Join the NIAO Team 📢
Are you ready to make a difference in public service? We’re currently recruiting for two exciting roles:
Data Scientist
Auditor
visit our website to apply niauditoffice.gov.uk/careers
Are you ready to make a difference in public service? We’re currently recruiting for two exciting roles:
Data Scientist
Auditor
visit our website to apply niauditoffice.gov.uk/careers
May 20, 2025 at 12:20 PM
📢 We're Hiring! Join the NIAO Team 📢
Are you ready to make a difference in public service? We’re currently recruiting for two exciting roles:
Data Scientist
Auditor
visit our website to apply niauditoffice.gov.uk/careers
Are you ready to make a difference in public service? We’re currently recruiting for two exciting roles:
Data Scientist
Auditor
visit our website to apply niauditoffice.gov.uk/careers
Today marks #InternationalDayOfFamilies At NIAO, we know that behind every colleague is a personal story, and today we’re sharing one of those stories. Read the blog on our website www.niauditoffice.gov.uk/news-centre/...
May 15, 2025 at 9:26 AM
Today marks #InternationalDayOfFamilies At NIAO, we know that behind every colleague is a personal story, and today we’re sharing one of those stories. Read the blog on our website www.niauditoffice.gov.uk/news-centre/...
The PSNI aims to modernise its fleet and make it more sustainable by introducing 690 Electric Vehicles by 2026.
However slower commissioning times and the absence of necessary charging infrastructure are hindering progress
Read the report www.niauditoffice.gov.uk/publications...
However slower commissioning times and the absence of necessary charging infrastructure are hindering progress
Read the report www.niauditoffice.gov.uk/publications...
April 8, 2025 at 10:55 AM
The PSNI aims to modernise its fleet and make it more sustainable by introducing 690 Electric Vehicles by 2026.
However slower commissioning times and the absence of necessary charging infrastructure are hindering progress
Read the report www.niauditoffice.gov.uk/publications...
However slower commissioning times and the absence of necessary charging infrastructure are hindering progress
Read the report www.niauditoffice.gov.uk/publications...
Resourcing issues & capacity constraints are hampering the PSNI’s efforts to reduce costs & modernise its fleet. Despite spending £26m on new vehicles since 2021-22, over 25% is 10+ yrs old. In 2024, 350 vehicles were off the road daily due to repairs
April 8, 2025 at 10:54 AM
Resourcing issues & capacity constraints are hampering the PSNI’s efforts to reduce costs & modernise its fleet. Despite spending £26m on new vehicles since 2021-22, over 25% is 10+ yrs old. In 2024, 350 vehicles were off the road daily due to repairs
Our report on PSNI Fleet Management highlights that resourcing issues and capacity constraints are hampering the PSNI’s attempts to reduce costs and deliver its ambitions for a modern, sustainable fleet. Read the full report www.niauditoffice.gov.uk/publications...
April 8, 2025 at 10:52 AM
Our report on PSNI Fleet Management highlights that resourcing issues and capacity constraints are hampering the PSNI’s attempts to reduce costs and deliver its ambitions for a modern, sustainable fleet. Read the full report www.niauditoffice.gov.uk/publications...
Congratulations to the PAC team and our office for putting together the mini PAC Café Conversation at @pscfni.bsky.social Conference 2025… we won best decorated table! 😄😄
April 2, 2025 at 12:08 PM
Congratulations to the PAC team and our office for putting together the mini PAC Café Conversation at @pscfni.bsky.social Conference 2025… we won best decorated table! 😄😄
It’s now time for Café Conversations @pscfni.bsky.social Conference 2025! We’ve joined with PAC to talk about Our Role in Transformation, hosting a “mini PAC” meeting
April 2, 2025 at 10:57 AM
It’s now time for Café Conversations @pscfni.bsky.social Conference 2025! We’ve joined with PAC to talk about Our Role in Transformation, hosting a “mini PAC” meeting
It’s a pack out conference at @pscfni.bsky.social today! Come and talk to our team about our new good practice report Effective Audit and Risk Assurance Committees, launching today!
April 2, 2025 at 10:32 AM
It’s a pack out conference at @pscfni.bsky.social today! Come and talk to our team about our new good practice report Effective Audit and Risk Assurance Committees, launching today!
Today we are launching our latest good practice guide Effective Audit and Risk Assurance Committees at the @pscfni.bsky.social Leadership and Governance Conference 2025! Make sure to visit us at stand 18 to pick up your copy!
April 2, 2025 at 7:02 AM
Today we are launching our latest good practice guide Effective Audit and Risk Assurance Committees at the @pscfni.bsky.social Leadership and Governance Conference 2025! Make sure to visit us at stand 18 to pick up your copy!
Key findings from our report on HSC Imaging Services:
Demand for imaging services is rising, but capacity hasn't kept up. Outdated equipment is slowing down services & affecting quality. Consultant Radiologist training places need to be doubled to meet current demand
youtu.be/EhXnaP58N_M
Demand for imaging services is rising, but capacity hasn't kept up. Outdated equipment is slowing down services & affecting quality. Consultant Radiologist training places need to be doubled to meet current demand
youtu.be/EhXnaP58N_M
NIAO Report - Health and Social Care Imaging Services Report Video
YouTube video by Northern Ireland Audit Office
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March 31, 2025 at 7:17 AM
Key findings from our report on HSC Imaging Services:
Demand for imaging services is rising, but capacity hasn't kept up. Outdated equipment is slowing down services & affecting quality. Consultant Radiologist training places need to be doubled to meet current demand
youtu.be/EhXnaP58N_M
Demand for imaging services is rising, but capacity hasn't kept up. Outdated equipment is slowing down services & affecting quality. Consultant Radiologist training places need to be doubled to meet current demand
youtu.be/EhXnaP58N_M
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Our CEO @nicolamccrudden.bsky.social is quoted today on @irishtimes.com and on BBC News NI responding to the publication of the @niauditoffice.bsky.social report on homelessness in NI. See links below:
BBC News NI: www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Irish Times: www.irishtimes.com/.../norths-h...
BBC News NI: www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Irish Times: www.irishtimes.com/.../norths-h...
March 25, 2025 at 10:15 AM
Our CEO @nicolamccrudden.bsky.social is quoted today on @irishtimes.com and on BBC News NI responding to the publication of the @niauditoffice.bsky.social report on homelessness in NI. See links below:
BBC News NI: www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Irish Times: www.irishtimes.com/.../norths-h...
BBC News NI: www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Irish Times: www.irishtimes.com/.../norths-h...
Our report on Homelessness in NI finds there has been a notable rise in demand for temporary accommodation, which now represents half of all homelessness services expenditure. Read the full report on our website www.niauditoffice.gov.uk/publications...
March 25, 2025 at 11:27 AM
Our report on Homelessness in NI finds there has been a notable rise in demand for temporary accommodation, which now represents half of all homelessness services expenditure. Read the full report on our website www.niauditoffice.gov.uk/publications...
Our report today shows that demand and costs for homelessness services are escalating and could potentially reach a point where they could become unsustainable. Read the full report on our website www.niauditoffice.gov.uk/publications...
March 25, 2025 at 11:22 AM
Our report today shows that demand and costs for homelessness services are escalating and could potentially reach a point where they could become unsustainable. Read the full report on our website www.niauditoffice.gov.uk/publications...