Translate the text from Welsh to English.



 
  Heddiw rwy’n cyhoeddi’r pedwerydd rhifyn o’r crynodeb blynyddol sy’n edrych ar berfformiad gwasanaethau Awdurdodau Lleol. Mae’r cyhoeddiad hwn yn cynnwys y data perfformiad diweddaraf i gefnogi atebolrwydd a chraffu ar wasanaethau cyhoeddus gan ddinasyddion ac Aelodau etholedig sy’n gweithredu ar eu rhan. Amgylchiadau ariannol heriol a galw cynyddol am nifer o’r gwasanaethau lleol allweddol yn gwneud yr angen i ganolbwyntio ar wella perfformiad yn bwysicach nag erioed.   Fel gweision cyhoeddus, rydym yn atebol i ddinasyddion am y penderfyniadau a wnawn. Yn y bôn, eu harian nhw sy’n talu am y gwasanaethau a ddarperir. Fodd bynnag, er mwyn i ddinasyddion allu herio amrywiad ym mherfformiad gwasanaethau cyhoeddus mae’n allweddol bod ganddynt wybodaeth gyflawn.   Mae’n bwysicach nag erioed i Aelodau etholedig Awdurdodau Lleol graffu ar berfformiad gwasanaeth eu Hawdurdod, waeth a ydynt yn cynrychioli buddiannau eu hetholwyr neu’n fwy ffurfiol ar bwyllgorau craffu. Gall y data perfformiad di\-ben\-draw fod yn ddryslyd. Er bod y cyhoeddiad hwn yn darparu gwybodaeth sylweddol i gefnogi craffu effeithiol, nid oes bwriad iddo fod yr unig ffynhonnell. Mae’n cynnwys dolenni i ffynonellau gwybodaeth eraill a fydd yn helpu’r rhai sydd â diddordeb mewn dadansoddi amrywiad perfformiad neu ddyletswydd i wneud hynny, ac yn hwyluso trafodaeth.   Mae copi o’r adroddiad ar gael yma:   
Caiff y datganiad hwn ei gyhoeddi yn ystod y toriad er mwyn rhoi’r wybodaeth ddiweddaraf i Aelodau. Os hoffai’r Aelodau imi wneud datganiad pellach, neu ateb cwestiynau ar y datganiad hwn, byddaf yn hapus i wneud hynny pan fydd y Cynulliad yn dychwelyd.  






Translation:


 
Today I am publishing the fourth edition of the annual compendium looking at the performance of Local Authority services.  This publication contains the latest performance data to support the accountability and scrutiny of public services by citizens and by elected Members acting on their behalf. Challenging financial circumstances and increasing demand for many of the key local services make more important than ever the need to focus on improving performance.


As public servants, we are accountable to citizens for the decisions we make.  Ultimately, it is their money which is paying for the services provided.  However, it is also vital for the challenge of variation in public service performance by citizens and their elected representatives to be well\-informed.


It is more important than ever elected Members of Local Authorities scrutinise their Authority’s service performance, whether they are representing the concerns of their constituents or more formally on scrutiny committees.  The abundance of performance data can be confusing. Whilst this publication provides considerable information to support robust scrutiny, it is not intended to be the only source.  It includes links to other sources of information which will help those who have an interest or duty in analysing performance variation and in facilitating debate.


A copy of the report can be accessed here:


This statement is being issued during recess in order to keep Members informed.  Should Members wish me to make a further statement, or to answer questions on this statement, when the Assembly returns I would be happy to do so.