"The audit team found some problems and were due to arrive this month for a follow-up audit, " the executive said.

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Graham, of the ICO, promised to keep a "close watch" on Google's progress and follow up with an extensive audit.

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An audit found that the agency routinely did not follow state law in handing out grants and tax credits.

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By playing no role in the audit inquiry into Mr Wilby, the governors did not correctly follow the school's disciplinary policy, they said.

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That audit will report by the end of December and the minister said actions will follow to safeguard the education of pupils.

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