Article Auditor General highlights governance weaknesses in Wales’ F... National review calls on Welsh Government and Fire and Rescue Authorities to address weaknesses in the governance model View more
Article 20,000 social homes target will not be met without significa... Delivery to date has been slow and more expensive than initially expected, partly due to pressures outside of the Welsh Government's control View more
Article All Health Boards breach break even duty amid deepening fina... The audit of NHS bodies’ 2023-24 accounts is complete. Our data tool provides further information on their current financial positions View more
Article Councils need to do more to ensure they’re able to get the m... Digital technology presents huge opportunities, but it also carries with it significant value for money risks View more
Article Councils provide limited information to help senior leaders ... Our review looked at whether the performance information provided to senior leaders helps them to understand the perspective of service users and the outcomes of councils’ activities so that they can manage their performance effectively View more
Article PODCAST: From ‘Firefighting’ to Future Focus Listen to our new podcast on procurement, ‘firefighting’ and the role of the third sector in responding to local need. View more
Article Event - Audit Committees: effective practices and a positive... Our next Good Practice event is being held on 9th October at Conwy Business Centre. View more
Article Online Event - Paned a Sgwrs with Alex Swift Something Interesting with Someone Interesting View more
Article Major road project drawing to a close after a difficult ten ... Costs of upgrading the A465 Section 2 have been largely contained since 2020, but the overall story is one of significant cost increases and delays View more
Article Potential for savings highlighted by our community pharmacy ... Today, the Auditor General for Wales has shared the findings from a community pharmacy data pilot that Audit Wales has undertaken, working with NHS Counter Fraud Service (CFS) Wales. View more
Article Independent Member for Audit and Risk Assurance Committee Are you interested in becoming an Independent Member for our Audit and Risk Assurance Committee? View more
Article Event - Audit Committees: effective practices and a positive... Our next Good Practice event is being held on 22nd May in Cardiff City Stadium. View more
Article National review highlights opportunities to strengthen gover... Limited accountability and inconsistencies in how elected members are nominated risks undermining good governance View more
Article Audit Wales has published its Annual Plan for 2024-25 With the public sector in Wales continuing to face significant financial, demand and workforce pressures, the plan outlines the vital role of Audit Wales in supporting good governance, financial management, ensuring value for money and identifying early warnings of problems arising. View more
Article Welsh Government worked well with partners in difficult circ... More arrivals than expected through the Welsh Government’s super sponsor scheme and over optimism about how long those arriving would stay in their initial accommodation, led to higher costs. View more