Len Brown's out-of-control spin doctor spending – councillor As Auckland mayor Len Brown beefs up his team of spin doctors for a second term as super city boss a senior councillor wants the Auditor General to step in. Wed, 11 Jul 2018 local governmentAuckland councilCameron Brewerauditor generallen brown
Premium Auditor-General's cloud report resembles weak tea ANALYSIS: Having read the AG's report, to which EY made “a significant contribution," I’m none the wiser. Fri, 09 Mar 2018 department of internal affairsinfrastructureAuditor-Generalcloud servicesAmazonDatacomWEEKEND REVIEWDIAReveraauditor general
Auditor General resigns ahead of Transport Ministry fraud report Martin Matthews said the "issues and speculation about how I handled matters" had made it untenable for him to continue. BusinessDesk Thu, 03 Aug 2017 auditor generalMartin MatthewsTransport MinistryJoanne HarrisonSir Maarten Wevers
$14 billion school property portfolio not up to scratch The school property portfolio, arguably the most complex in New Zealand, needs better management, the acting auditor-general says. NBR Contributor Thu, 27 Jul 2017 auditor generalGreg Schollumschoolseducation
Expect an extraordinary report on corruption and whistleblowing NZ Politics Daily: Any day now, a report into corruption and whistleblowing in the New Zealand public service is expected to be released. Tue, 25 Jul 2017 whistleblowerswhistlebowingJoanne HarrisonMinistry of TransortMartin Matthewsauditor generalMaarten WeversDavid CarterSue MoroneyPeter HughesState Services Commission
Auditor-General won't be investigating Peter Thiel's NZ citizenship The provisions allow the minister to grant citizenship to someone who may not satisfy the normal criteria for citizenship. NBR Contributor Mon, 17 Jul 2017 peter thielauditor generalDenise RocheNathan GuyGreg Schollum
Auditor-General looks at government procurement processes after Fuji Xerox scandal Fuji Xerox has said it takes the findings "very seriously and is committed to resolving past issues and ensuring that there is no recurrence." BusinessDesk Mon, 10 Jul 2017 auditor generalfuji xeroxMBIEFujifilm HoldingsWinston PetersNZ FirstGreg Schollum
Matthews to stand down as auditor-general Senior public servant Sir Maarten Wevers will carry out a review. NBR Contributor Wed, 24 May 2017 auditor generalMartin Matthews
SSC to probe Transport Ministry's treatment of whistleblowers The SSC looks into the fate of former Ministry of Transport staffers who blew the whistle on fraudster. NBR Contributor Wed, 24 May 2017 SSCTransport Ministrywhistle blowingPeter HughesState Sector ActState Services CommissionPublic Service AssociationSandi BeatieJoanne HarrisonFraudMartin MatthewsAuditor-Generalauditor generalDavid Carter
NZ POLITICS DAILY: The unaccountability of elites How much accountability is there in New Zealand politics and public life? Not enough, it seems, going on recent controversies. Tue, 23 May 2017 PoliticsAuditor-Generalauditor generalPike RivercorruptionAlfred Ngaro
