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The salaries and expenses of some of BBC Wales' most senior managers have been made available following a freedom of information (FOI) request. | The salaries and expenses of some of BBC Wales' most senior managers have been made available following a freedom of information (FOI) request. |
The request related to BBC Wales board members and some other staff. | The request related to BBC Wales board members and some other staff. |
The BBC has said it is committed to increasing transparency and accountability, particularly in relation to how it spends public money. | The BBC has said it is committed to increasing transparency and accountability, particularly in relation to how it spends public money. |
In June, the BBC Director General Mark Thompson's own expenses and those of other senior executives were published. | |
The BBC Wales expenses figures cover a two-year period for 12 senior BBC executives in Wales - including every member of the BBC Cymru Wales board of management. | The BBC Wales expenses figures cover a two-year period for 12 senior BBC executives in Wales - including every member of the BBC Cymru Wales board of management. |
Two paintings | Two paintings |
Salary ranges for board members included: Menna Richards, director, BBC Wales - salary band £160,000 to £190,000; Gareth Powell, chief operating officer - salary band £100,000 to £130,000; seven heads of department, Mark O'Callaghan, Keith Jones, Clare Hudson, Cathryn Allen, Nigel Walker, Rhodri Talfan Davies and Jude Gray - salary band £70,000 to £100,000; Karl Davies, head of governance and accountability - salary band £40,000 to £70,000. | Salary ranges for board members included: Menna Richards, director, BBC Wales - salary band £160,000 to £190,000; Gareth Powell, chief operating officer - salary band £100,000 to £130,000; seven heads of department, Mark O'Callaghan, Keith Jones, Clare Hudson, Cathryn Allen, Nigel Walker, Rhodri Talfan Davies and Jude Gray - salary band £70,000 to £100,000; Karl Davies, head of governance and accountability - salary band £40,000 to £70,000. |
Details were also sought on pieces of art in the director's office. A BBC Wales collection of paintings and other pieces has been bought over several decades. | Details were also sought on pieces of art in the director's office. A BBC Wales collection of paintings and other pieces has been bought over several decades. |
It was confirmed that there are two paintings currently on display in the director's office - Wallflower by Kevin Sinnott, bought from the Martin Tinney Gallery for £4,500, and Pictures on the Table by Harry Holland bought from the Martin Tinney Gallery for £8,000. | It was confirmed that there are two paintings currently on display in the director's office - Wallflower by Kevin Sinnott, bought from the Martin Tinney Gallery for £4,500, and Pictures on the Table by Harry Holland bought from the Martin Tinney Gallery for £8,000. |
Whilst expenses are common across all major organisations and public bodies, the BBC has a rigorous expenses policy, including a tough authorisation process BBC Wales statement | Whilst expenses are common across all major organisations and public bodies, the BBC has a rigorous expenses policy, including a tough authorisation process BBC Wales statement |
Among expenses paid were claims for corporate hospitality, Christmas parties, and meetings with contacts, including a claim in 2007 by one board member for champagne worth £88 to celebrate Bafta awards. | Among expenses paid were claims for corporate hospitality, Christmas parties, and meetings with contacts, including a claim in 2007 by one board member for champagne worth £88 to celebrate Bafta awards. |
The BBC has said it used to buy champagne as a gift to artists or staff who have won an award or made an outstanding contribution but that this practice was stopped in October 2008 due to the economic circumstances. | The BBC has said it used to buy champagne as a gift to artists or staff who have won an award or made an outstanding contribution but that this practice was stopped in October 2008 due to the economic circumstances. |
A number of claims related to leaving parties for staff, the highest of which, in 2007, was for £1031. | A number of claims related to leaving parties for staff, the highest of which, in 2007, was for £1031. |
The corporation has said rules on leaving dinners and celebrations have now changed, with spending limited to £20 per head. | The corporation has said rules on leaving dinners and celebrations have now changed, with spending limited to £20 per head. |
There were also some claims for the purchase of items such as MP3 player costing £34.99 and a portable DVD player and headphones costing £211.24. | There were also some claims for the purchase of items such as MP3 player costing £34.99 and a portable DVD player and headphones costing £211.24. |
A statement from BBC Wales read: "Their (board members) responsibilities include building relationships both externally and within an organisation of 1,200 staff. | A statement from BBC Wales read: "Their (board members) responsibilities include building relationships both externally and within an organisation of 1,200 staff. |
"Senior executives also have a key role in discussing the BBC's strategy with talent, the wider media industry, and a wide range of political parties and opinion formers." | "Senior executives also have a key role in discussing the BBC's strategy with talent, the wider media industry, and a wide range of political parties and opinion formers." |
He added that while such work may at times incur expense, the organisation monitored spend closely and were careful to ensure value for money. | He added that while such work may at times incur expense, the organisation monitored spend closely and were careful to ensure value for money. |
The statement continued: "Whilst expenses are common across all major organisations and public bodies, the BBC has a rigorous expenses policy, including a tough authorisation process. | The statement continued: "Whilst expenses are common across all major organisations and public bodies, the BBC has a rigorous expenses policy, including a tough authorisation process. |
"Occasionally a lunch or dinner is appropriate to mark a particular achievement, and events such as Christmas and leaving parties must always adhere to strict spend guidelines. | "Occasionally a lunch or dinner is appropriate to mark a particular achievement, and events such as Christmas and leaving parties must always adhere to strict spend guidelines. |
"The BBC has also previously made clear that continuous reductions in expenses are expected in the future." | "The BBC has also previously made clear that continuous reductions in expenses are expected in the future." |