NI Audit Office @niauditoffice.bsky.social · 5h📢 We’re recruiting a Chief Operating Officer. Join NIAO’s Senior Leadership Team and help drive organisational performance, innovation and transformation across the Office. 📅 Apply by 21 October 2026. 👉 Find out more and apply via our website 000
NI Audit Office @niauditoffice.bsky.social · 08/10/2026A great day at the Diversity Mark Annual Summit 2026 at Titanic Belfast. Thanks to Diversity Mark, the speakers and all those who shared their insights and experiences throughout the day. Plenty of inspiration and ideas to take away. 010
NI Audit Office @niauditoffice.bsky.social · 30/09/2026We're hiring a Chief Operating Officer to join our Senior Leadership Team. This is a unique opportunity to help drive organisational excellence, develop our people and improve public services through independence and excellence in audit. Find out more and apply via our website 000
NI Audit Office @niauditoffice.bsky.social · 09/09/2026In his first annual report as Local Government Auditor, Brian O’Neill highlights key findings from the 2024-25 audit of local councils, including record reserve levels, strong financial reporting, and areas where further improvement is needed. Read the full report on our website 000
NI Audit Office @niauditoffice.bsky.social · 08/09/2026The NI Local Government Auditor's Report 2026 will publish tomorrow Make sure to visit our website to read the report and check out our other publications 000
NI Audit Office @niauditoffice.bsky.social · 04/09/2026🎉 Congratulations to Daniel, Johnathan & Siubhán on successfully passing their FAE exams! 🎉 A significant milestone in their professional journey & testament to the hard work, commitment and resilience they have shown throughout their studies. 👏 010
NI Audit Office @niauditoffice.bsky.social · 12/06/2026We are publishing our report Flood Risk Management in Northern Ireland on Tuesday 16th June. The full report will be available on our website 000
NI Audit Office @niauditoffice.bsky.social · 02/06/2026We’re hiring a Senior Auditor Looking for your next step in audit? Join a team where your work makes a real impact. We’re looking for a qualified accountant with audit experience, strong judgement, & the ability to lead & deliver quality outcomes. Visit our website for more info 000
NI Audit Office @niauditoffice.bsky.social · 27/05/2026Today we have published our report The Use of Temporary Nursing Staff in Northern Ireland. Read the full report on our website 010
NI Audit Office @niauditoffice.bsky.social · 21/05/2026Today we publish our report A Strategic Review of the Planning Appeals Commission. Read the full report on our website 000
NI Audit Office @niauditoffice.bsky.social · 19/05/2026Congratulations to former NIAO Director and Local Government Auditor Colette Kane, who has received her OBE for services to the Northern Ireland Audit Office from Prince William at Windsor Castle, in recognition of her more than 30-years of service to public sector audit. 010
NI Audit Office @niauditoffice.bsky.social · 19/05/2026Our report A Strategic Review of the Planning Appeals Commission will publish on our website on Thursday 21st May 2026 000
NI Audit Office @niauditoffice.bsky.social · 11/05/2026📢 We're recruiting! 📢 We are looking for an Executive Assistant to join our team at the Northern Ireland Audit Office Find out more about the role and apply via our website 010
NI Audit Office @niauditoffice.bsky.social · 28/04/2026Following the launch of NIAO’s first EDI Strategy, our EDI Committee hosted a lunchtime sign language class for staff, building awareness, accessibility and inclusion in the workplace. 010
NI Audit Office @niauditoffice.bsky.social · 22/04/2026This Earth Day we highlighting NIAO reports on net zero & sustainability, including a joint UK report with National Audit Office, Audit Scotland & Audit Wales , and new sustainability reporting guidance in NIAO C&AG’s Financial Audit Findings 2025. Read the reports on our website 021
NI Audit Office @niauditoffice.bsky.social · 21/04/2026Great to mark the launch of our first Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Strategy today, by being awarded Diversity Mark Accreditation. Both milestones recognise our continued commitment to building an inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive. 000
NI Audit Office @niauditoffice.bsky.social · 17/04/2026New Code of Audit Practice sets the audit framework for NI local government for the next 5 years. Approved by the NI Assembly, it applies from 2025–26. A new, aligned Statement of Responsibilities clarifies the roles of auditors and councils - www.niauditoffice.gov.uk/news-centre/... 010
NI Audit Office @niauditoffice.bsky.social · 10/04/2026We launched our report Partnership Working: Departments and Arm's Length Bodies at the NI Leadership & Governance Conference 2026. Watch our video to hear what some of the attendees had to say on the importance of partnership working. Visit our website to download the full report 000
NI Audit Office @niauditoffice.bsky.social · 09/04/2026With the Public Accounts Committee (PAC) & wider NI Assembly now in Recess for Easter, we’ve reflected on a productive and insightful few months working with MLAs and staff to support scrutiny and oversight. After Easter, PAC will begin its next Inquiry, on Major IT Projects. 000
NI Audit Office @niauditoffice.bsky.social · 08/04/2026We are pleased to announce our Public Reporting Programme for 26-27 Through this programme, we'll provide the NI Assembly with independent assurance on the performance, governance & accountability of the public sector 000
NI Audit Office @niauditoffice.bsky.social · 02/04/2026While there are areas of strong performance in Northern Ireland’s education system, gaps in assessment data and limits on school inspections have restricted understanding of education quality. Read the full report on our website 000
NI Audit Office @niauditoffice.bsky.social · 31/03/2026We have completed our annual review of local councils’ performance improvement arrangements, and in accordance with legislation, reports on each council are now available to view on our website. Thanks to all councils for their cooperation on these audits www.niauditoffice.gov.uk/publications...niauditoffice.gov.ukLocal Government Annual Improvement Reports 2025-26These reports summarise the findings of the Local Government Auditor’s improvement audit and assessment work on the responsibilities that local councils have to continuously improve their functions an... 000
NI Audit Office @niauditoffice.bsky.social · 27/03/2026Thank you to Agenda NI magazine for inviting the C&AG Dorinnia Carville to this week’s #HousingNI conference to update the sector on developments in relation to our report on Homelessness from last year, especially given so many delegates had been involved in its publication & PAC Inquiry 000
NI Audit Office @niauditoffice.bsky.social · 26/03/2026We launched our report Partnership Working: Departments and Arm's Length Bodies at the NI Leadership & Governance Conference 2026. Watch our video to hear what some of the attendees had to say on the importance of partnership working. Visit our website to download the full report 000
NI Audit Office @niauditoffice.bsky.social · 25/03/2026Today we have published our report Partnership Working: Departments and Arm's Length Bodies download the full report from our website 000
NI Audit Office @niauditoffice.bsky.social · 20/03/2026Raising concerns (whistleblowing) helps the public sector ensure transparency & accountability. Managing concerns helps avoid costly mistakes & improve services. Progress has been made, but there remains scope for improving culture and skills across central & local government. 020
NI Audit Office @niauditoffice.bsky.social · 12/03/2026Delighted to welcome Celine McStravick, Chief Executive of @nicva.org, to NIAO yesterday as part of our Insight Exchange series. Celine spoke passionately about the vital role of the voluntary and community sector and shared inspiring reflections on women in leadership #IWD2026. 010
NI Audit Office @niauditoffice.bsky.social · 09/03/2026Comptroller and Auditor General Dorinnia Carville, accompanied by NIAO trainee accountant Suibhán Ní Chiarán, was delighted to attend the Department of Finance International Women’s Day event at Grand Central Station 000
NI Audit Office @niauditoffice.bsky.social · 06/03/2026As we approach International Women’s Day, we’re proud to celebrate the women across NIAO who #GiveToGain. Below colleagues share what giving to gain means to them. Their stories remind us that when we give our time, support and encouragement, we all gain. #IWD2026 #GiveToGain 100
NI Audit Office @niauditoffice.bsky.social · 24/07/2025Our 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 010
NI Audit Office @niauditoffice.bsky.social · 04/07/2025Delays 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 010
NI Audit Office @niauditoffice.bsky.social · 04/07/2025Our 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 010
NI Audit Office @niauditoffice.bsky.social · 04/07/2025Major 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 000
NI Audit Office @niauditoffice.bsky.social · 03/07/2025Our 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 000
NI Audit Office @niauditoffice.bsky.social · 03/07/2025The 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 000
NI Audit Office @niauditoffice.bsky.social · 03/07/2025Waste 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. 000
NI Audit Office @niauditoffice.bsky.social · 02/06/2025Following 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 000
NI Audit Office @niauditoffice.bsky.social · 30/05/2025📢 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 000
NI Audit Office @niauditoffice.bsky.social · 30/05/2025🥳🎉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! 000
NI Audit Office @niauditoffice.bsky.social · 28/05/2025At 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 000
Reposted by NI Audit OfficeNorthern Ireland Public Services Ombudsman @nipsocomms.bsky.social · 20/05/2025Thanks 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. 011
NI Audit Office @niauditoffice.bsky.social · 20/05/2025📢 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 000
NI Audit Office @niauditoffice.bsky.social · 15/05/2025Today 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/... 000
NI Audit Office @niauditoffice.bsky.social · 08/04/2025The 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... 000
NI Audit Office @niauditoffice.bsky.social · 08/04/2025Resourcing 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 000
NI Audit Office @niauditoffice.bsky.social · 08/04/2025Our 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... 000
NI Audit Office @niauditoffice.bsky.social · 02/04/2025Congratulations 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! 😄😄 010
NI Audit Office @niauditoffice.bsky.social · 02/04/2025It’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 021
NI Audit Office @niauditoffice.bsky.social · 02/04/2025It’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! 011
NI Audit Office @niauditoffice.bsky.social · 02/04/2025Today 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! 111
