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.

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How safe is your community?

Citizen survey launched into community safety.

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Community and Town councils in Wales show improvement in del...

But despite this the number of qualified audit opinions and failures in financial governance remains too high

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Staff team get ready to take on the Welsh Coastal Path Chall...

Some of our colleagues in the Wales Audit Office are attempting to walk the entire coastal path of Wales this weekend in aid of the charity, Cross Roads Care.

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Good practice events for 2015-16

Find out what events we’re hosting to help improve public services across Wales.

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Torfaen council achieves record closure of accounts

Successful scheme sees Council’s financial services department close yearly accounts 10 weeks ahead of schedule.

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BrowseAloud function now available on our website

As part of our move towards improving the accessibility of our website, we’ve added a new piece of software called BrowseAloud.

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Corporate arrangements for safeguarding are 'variable' acros...

Some councils need to strengthen how they deliver their corporate responsibilities for safeguarding

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Staff all set to meet with the public at the Royal Welsh Sho...

A selection of staff from across our organisation will be hosting a stand at the Royal Welsh Show from Monday 20 July until Thursday 23 July.

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Welsh Government cannot demonstrate value for money from lan...

Innovative RIFW investment concept let down by flawed sale transaction, weak governance and ineffective oversight.

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Orthopaedic services are more efficient and waits are shorte...

But performance against waiting time targets has deteriorated recently, and more sustainable plans are needed to meet rising demand for services

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Swansea Council improving across a range of services

Council’s clear vision means they are also preparing for challenges says Auditor General 

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Annual Report and Accounts 2014-15

Today we have published our Annual Report and Accounts for 2014-15

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Foundations are being laid for regional school improvement s...

But despite signs of progress some weaknesses are still hindering the pace of further development

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Newport Council showing improvement in some key areas

But needs to address weaknesses in its governance arrangements

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Superfast Cymru Making Reasonable Progress

The Auditor General says that the Welsh Government’s procurement and management of the Superfast Cymru contract has been generally effective

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