The Wales Audit Office has been nominated for two awards this spring - with the public sector watchdog for Wales shortlisted in the CIPFA Public Finance Innovation Awards and the HR Wales Awards.

CIPFA’s Public Finance Innovation awards recognise the people, products and services that demonstrate excellence and originality within public finance. The Wales Audit Office has been shortlisted in the ‘Achievement in Financial Reporting and Accountability’ category -– acknowledging the innovative way it presents its Annual Report and Accounts, along with its Annual Plan, Estimates and Fee Scheme reports.

The Wales Audit Office’s HR team are also hoping to scoop a prize in the Wales HR Awards after being shortlisted for ‘HR Team of the Year.’

The full shortlist for the Public Finance Innovation Awards 2018 can be found on their website [opens in new window] and the event takes place on the 25 April in London.

The full shortlist for the Wales HR Awards 2018 can be found on the awards website [opens in new window] and the event takes place on 23 March in Cardiff.

Auditor General, Huw Vaughan-Thomas said today: “These award nominations are great news and recognise the hard work that colleagues put into making the Wales Audit Office effective and successful. Staff have put a lot of effort this year into making our financial reporting fresh, clear and visually impactful. And our HR team are committed to ensuring we attract, retain and develop the very best people in Wales to help make a difference to public services through effective external audit and scrutiny.”