The Core
Values of the Comptroller & Auditor General and key principles
that guide the work of the Office are:
Independence:
the Office will protect its independence, basing conclusions
on robust evidence and publishing its findings.
Balance: the
Office will be mindful of the need to achieve a balance between
encouraging an improvement from the perspective of users and protecting
the interests of taxpayers.
Equality and
diversity: the Office will emphasise the duty of public
bodies to promote equality and to respond to the diverse needs of
sections of the community.
Engagement:
the Office will seek to promote strong engagement between
public bodies and the community.
Openness: the
Office will encourage public bodies to be open in the conduct of
their business and to publish annual and other reports which demonstrate
their accountability to stakeholders both for financial performance
and performance.
Consultation:
the Office will consult as widely as possible on its programmes
and activities.
"Sauce
for the gander": the Office will strive to apply to
itself the disciplines it expects other public bodies to apply.
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