Matanyahu Englman warns matriculation exams focusing on knowledge rather than modern skills, rolling of tech upgrade lacking

Reform of current system, which has led to illegal trade in permits, to take effect in December; the policy change will only apply to the construction sector, where most work

State comptroller says funds designated for survivors not being dispensed, raps authorities for not surveying their needs: 'Time is running out'

Comptroller says military failed to consider alternatives to giving contract for new artillery gun to Elbit, presented government with a falsely inflated price for competing model

Plan has thrown valuable resources 'down the drain' as planners spent years working from outdated info; with costs estimated to have doubled, alternative location being considered

In report, ombudsman list various government bodies that deal with same issues, often without communication; Foreign Ministry hails report as vindication of longstanding grievances

Letter updates that 192 emergency respirators have been distributed, with nearly 20% of them already in use; doctors expect need to soar in coming weeks

Officials in newly appointed comptroller's office blast him for delayed publication, saying report was ready months ago, failure to name those at fault means criticism is toothless

Four years after national plan was approved, there has been little to no progress in reducing pollutants in country's third-largest city, comptroller finds

Dissatisfaction with Transportation Ministry and police also high, state comptroller's annual report shows