COVID-19 business support in 2020-21

COVID-19 business support in 2020-21
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Following the Auditor General’s audit of the accounts of Welsh Ministers, we have prepared an additional memorandum.

In his report as part of the Welsh Government Consolidated Accounts 2020-21 [opens in new window], the Auditor General drew attention to issues relating to business grants provided in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, including the Welsh Government’s estimate of the level of fraud and error.

We have prepared a memorandum for the Public Accounts and Public Administration Committee (PAPAC) to set out some additional information and support scrutiny of the Consolidated Accounts 2020-21. 

In this memorandum we outline: 

  • why the Welsh Government provided financial support to businesses impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic; 
  • how much financial support the Welsh Government provided during 2020-21 and for what purposes; 
  • how the Welsh Government is following up on risks relating to fraud and error; and 
  • how the Welsh Government is evaluating the impact of its financial support.
COVID-19 business support in 2020-21