The commission now has the power to impose tough sanctions that could see failing hospitals warned, prosecuted, fined up to £50,000 and ultimately closed down if they fail to comply with its edicts.
I've seen failing communities.
And a veteran of the Clinton White House told me that Emanuel, who did not care for a decision that was made during a meeting, was the only person ever seen failing to stand when President Clinton entered the room.
The education watchdog's chief inspector, Sir Michael Wilshaw, was expected to outline plans for an overhaul of early education, which could see failing nurseries and childminders closed down if they do not improve.
But he still saw failings.
The head of an inquiry into the treatment of whistleblowers in the NHS says many health workers are afraid to speak up when they see failings - and feel bullied by managers.
A pan-EU markets watchdog based in Paris has the power, however, to intervene if it sees failings in their work.
Despite its proven importance, it is common to see a construction project failing to achieve its objectives within the specific cost.
Once again, the story is about seeing and failing to see, and about having valuable information at one's disposal, but being unable to use it.
