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Value For Money Audit

… value for money and implementing policy; and identify good practice and suggest ways in which public services could be … value for money and implementing policy; and identify good practice and suggest ways in which public services could be …

DHSSPS: Report on 2011-12 Accounts of Northern Ireland Fire and Rescue Service (NIFRS)

… part way through a recruitment exercise clearly was not good practice. No public body should leave itself so open to a … part way through a recruitment exercise clearly was not good practice. No public body should leave itself so open to a …

08 April 2013

Health and Safety Policy Statement

… Street are routinely inspected and maintained in a good state of repair and that inspections and repairs are … monitoring the issue and updating of any codes of practice, safety instructions and hazard warnings issued to … case of fire and evacuation are contained in PPC 05 /08. Practice evacuations will be held periodically and no less …

01 December 2009

Compensation Payments for Clinical Negligence

… Public Safety advised us that this was in line with the practice elsewhere in the United Kingdom. However, in … individual HPSS organisations. The consultants identified good progress in a number of areas by some HPSS bodies, but … by the Department and the HPSS to ensure consistent good practice across the service on risk management (5.4 to …

05 July 2002

Departmental Responses to Recommendations in NIAO Reports

… assessments to ensure controls are being applied in practice. Background briefing can be obtained from NIAO by … by DFP, compliance by departments with DFP guidance and good practice and DFP’s monitoring of the use of consultants in … by DFP, compliance by departments with DFP guidance and good practice and DFP’s monitoring of the use of consultants …

15 June 2006

Improving Pupil Attendance: a Follow-Up Report

… were not referred to the EWS.  Some schools have achieved good or improving levels of attendance despite challenging …  We visited 12 schools and identified a number of good practice initiatives.  These included early intervention … were not referred to the EWS.  Some schools have achieved good or improving levels of attendance despite challenging …

25 February 2014

Equality Scheme for the Northern Ireland Audit Office

… of opportunity and regard to the desirability of promoting good relations across a range of categories outlined in the … required to have regard to the desirability of promoting good relations between persons of different religious belief, … 9 of the Northern Ireland Act 1998, including any good practice or guidance that has been or may be issued by the …

The Private Finance Initiative: A Review of the Funding and Management of Three Projects in the Health Sector

… as a project which could be used as an exemplar of best practice within the wider public sector. Based on discussions … of files, NIAO found that, in the greater part, best practice was adopted and applied (Paragraph 1.1). NIAO noted … to the procurement process through the creation of a good tender list of firms invited to bid; the appropriate use …

05 February 2004

Payment to Irish Sport Horse Geneic Testing Unit Ltd

… Testing Unit Limited was also a partner in a veterinary practice. During 1996-97 and 1997-98 payments were made to the practice for goods and services. These goods and services … Testing Unit Limited was also a partner in a veterinary practice. During 1996-97 and 1997-98 payments were made to …

20 April 2000

Schools' Views of their Education and Library Board 2009

… statements on a four point scale: 1 = Poor 2 = Adequate 3 =Good 4 = Excellent Unfortunately, the survey was not as … less than one per cent of these were rated by schools as “good or excellent” .  In addition, many of the least … perceptions of their boards; the survey provides a good starting point for boards and, ultimately, ESA, to find …

28 June 2010

Into the West (Tyrone and Fermanagh) Ltd: Use of Agents

… Regional Manager, which meant that his negligence and poor practice were allowed to continue unchecked (Executive … of agents, together with a failure to conform to accepted good practice. Only 2 of the 18 agents engaged were identified … of agents, together with a failure to conform to accepted good practice. Only 2 of the 18 agents engaged were …

02 March 2006

Fire Authority for Northern Ireland: Fleet Management

… of need. Purchases of the sort identified are contrary to good practice and the report recommends that the Authority should … of need. Purchases of the sort identified are contrary to good practice and the report recommends that the Authority should …

08 June 2000

Indicators of Educational Performance and Provision

… in maintaining smaller classes for Key Stage 1 pupils is good. However, a small percentage still remain in classes … (Part 7 of the Report) A recently implemented Code of Practice recognises that the needs of most pupils will be met … Board (paragraphs 7.1 and 7.3). Under the Code of Practice there is a target for all Boards to prepare draft …

21 February 2002

Road Openings by Utilities

… were to be self-policing by working to agreed Codes of Practice and observing a new national specification for the … of roads. However, only two of the six planned Codes of Practice have so far been agreed and implemented (paragraphs … a key factor in delaying the implementation of Codes of Practice for Inspection and Co-ordination. As a result, …

22 February 2001

Chantelle Reynolds

… for a chain of retail stores.   Chantelle made the move to practice and quickly specialised in Charity Accounting, … for a chain of retail stores.   Chantelle made the move to practice and quickly specialised in Charity Accounting, …

The Pre-school Education Expansion Programme

… Programme (Part 2 of the Report) Although the current best practice guidance on policy-making, produced by the Office of … Programme, the report found that the broad principles of good practice were recognised and applied effectively.  There … Programme, the report found that the broad principles of good practice were recognised and applied effectively.  There …

19 June 2009

John Turkington

… Management in the Ulster Bank, following a career in practice. He is a graduate in accounting and LLB Law, with a … Management in the Ulster Bank, following a career in practice. He is a graduate in accounting and LLB Law, with a …

Vision Purpose Values

… evidence based):  diligent and exemplary in our practice, upholding the highest professional and ethical … evidence based):  diligent and exemplary in our practice, upholding the highest professional and ethical …

Arrangements for Ensuring the Quality of Care in Homes for Older People

… of care across all care homes, facilitate the sharing of good practice and inform commissioning decisions. The regulatory … impact on quality of life and be early indicators of bad practice or potential abuse. Trusts, HSC Board and RQIA must … of care across all care homes, facilitate the sharing of good practice and inform commissioning decisions. The …

08 December 2010

Celebrating World Kindness Day 2025: Small Acts, Big Impact

… us all: kindness. It’s an opportunity to shine a light on good deeds happening in our communities and to inspire others … us all: kindness. It’s an opportunity to shine a light on good deeds happening in our communities and to inspire others …

12 November 2025

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