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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 were published. 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.
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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 statementWhilst 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."