This Report describes the progress we made during the period 1 April to 30 September 2026 on delivering the programmes of work and key performance indicator targets set out in our Annual Plan for 2026-27.

Progress we’ve made since April

We have made good progress on delivering a comprehensive and impactful programme of audit work.

We delivered six national report outputs in the period 1 April to 30 September 2026. We also continued to shape our local performance audit work to address the evolving challenges faced by audited bodies, and published 82 local reports on a wide range of topics.

We are pleased to note that we have also largely completed our three-year plan to clear post-pandemic backlogs in our local government and NHS local performance audit work programmes.

A key priority was preparing for the handover and induction for the new Auditor General; this Interim Report is the first of Catherine’s tenure and reports on continued progress towards the delivery of our 2022-2027 strategy.

We are committed to building on this momentum for the remainder of the year, using our unique perspective and expertise to assure people that public money is being managed well, explain how that money is being spent, and inspire the public sector to improve.

In Autumn 2026, we are commencing work on developing an ambitious new strategy for Audit Wales for the coming years.