Risk that short-term temporary accommodation solutions become a long-term crisis both for public finances and for people experiencing homelessness

Councils are in ‘firefighting’ mode, focussed on managing demand rather than prevention and value for money

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Chair and non-executive members roles

The Senedd is advertising for a chair and three non-executive members for our Board.

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Welcome to Audit Wales

We’ve listened to feedback and changed our name

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COVID-19

Message from Adrian Crompton, Auditor General for Wales

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Cost increases and delays on the A465 Section 2 road improve...

A report issued today by the Auditor General for Wales shines a light on the issues that have affected the project

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Accounts qualified at a third of town and community councils

Just 66% of councils met the statutory deadline for publishing their audited accounts

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Sharing learning across the Welsh public sector

Our good practice exchange is an important part of the work we do. We see a broad spectrum of the public sector in Wales and this gives us a unique perspective, insight and knowledge base.

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Calling for volunteers to join our ‘website improvement’ foc...

We’re planning to run a focus group, along with some other types of research, to help us improve our website. 

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Finance for the Future conference 2019

On the 12 December the Finance Skills Development Group held the fourth conference for finance trainees, Finance for the Future 2019

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Victims and survivors of domestic abuse and sexual violence ...

Services are inconsistent, complex and short term, and victims and survivors find it difficult to get the help they need.

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Big challenges remain for Cwm Taf Morgannwg Health Board

“Many areas where significant improvements are required,” says joint review of quality governance.

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Unlawful spending at two councils exceeds £290,000

Significant deficiencies in procurement arrangements and governance found at two councils

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Plans to strengthen primary care not happening quickly enoug...

Despite considerable investment and many plans for primary care transformation over the years, change has not happened as quickly or as widely as intended.

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Council overspending exhausts reserves

Failures in financial governance resulted in Town Council overspend of £100,000

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Changes needed to public service boards if they’re to realis...

PSBs need to start thinking and acting differently, and to be given the freedom to work more flexibly, says Auditor General

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Fewer households in fuel poverty but Welsh Government misses...

Targets around eradicating fuel poverty ‘highly ambitious’ given complexity and lack of Welsh Government control over some key causes

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