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Performance Audit: Child Care Arrangements for Public Employees, July 2010 - download
Since the early 1990s, a small number of public service and public sector organisations have introduced child care support specifically for their employees, apart from other family-friendly measures already being offered on a wider scale. These organisations have, over the years, developed their own individual child care policies and arrangements.
Malta's Renewable Energy Contingent Liability - Potential costs relating to the non-attainment of the EU's mandatory 2020 targets, June 2010 - download
The Auditor General reported to Parliament on Malta’s potential contingent liability in the event that renewable energy targets, outlined in Directive 2009/28/EC on the promotion of the use of energy from renewable sources, are not attained. This study was undertaken following a request raised by the Public Accounts Committee during its deliberations of the performance audit report Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency in Malta, which was published in September 2009.
Performance Audit: Physical Education and Sport in State Primary and Secondary Schools, May 2010 - download
Malta has high rates of children and young people who are either obese or overweight and this is undoubtedly a major cause of concern. Schools present unique opportunities to provide time, facilities and guidance for children and adolescents to actively participate in physical education (PE) and sport activities. The National Minimum Curriculum defines PE and sport as a basic subject to be taught in all schools at compulsory educational levels. Government has indicated through a number of channels its commitment to improve the quality, delivery and frequency of these activities in schools.
Enemalta Corporation Tender for Generating Capacity, April 2010 - download
This inquiry concerns the tender issued by Enemalta Corporation for the supply of new power generating plant at Delimara. Its terms of reference, as laid down by the Public Accounts Committee and agreed to with the National Audit Office, were essentially to investigate whether tender procurement procedures had been regular and relative regulations duly adhered to.
Performance Audit: Inter Vivos Transfer of Property, March 2010 - download
The NAO carried out the performance audit: Inter Vivos Transfer of Property. This report analyses the validation and the collection of revenue due in respect of Inter Vivos Transfer of Property. Conclusions presented in this report are based on data up to December 2008. This report also outlines actions and initiatives taken, or which are under the consideration, of the Capital Transfers Duty Department (CTDD).
Report on the Works and Activities of the National Audit Office 2009, January 2010 - download
The year 2009 has been a period of demanding and challenging work for the National Audit Office (NAO). We have managed to complete a substantial number of reports including the Annual Audit Report on the Public Accounts 2008, and several investigative and performance audit reports (Annex A refers). These results have been possible due to the availability of highly trained, experienced and motivated staff. Contact with the media has also been enhanced to inform the general public of the reports and initiatives undertaken by the NAO.