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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New Welsh domains launched for our website

We’ve joined many other Welsh organisations by moving our website to the new .wales and .cymru addresses.

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New Act sees Auditor General look to the future

New duty related to sustainable development placed on Auditor General

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Revised joint protocol published for collaborative working b...

An updated Operational Protocol has been published today which sets out how the Auditor General and his staff will work together with Healthcare Inspectorate Wales to support effective liaison, collaborative working and information sharing.

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Councils in Wales have responded well to significant financi...

But they need to improve their financial management and planning to meet the increasing financial challenges ahead.

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Auditor General flags good practice on Elective Waiting Time...

We've published a Compendium of Good and Promising Practice, a Checklist for health boards and patient survey results.

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Flintshire County Council has made significant progress in d...

But it needs to strengthen aspects of its arrangements  

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Want a career that counts?

Apply to be part of our 2015 Audit Trainee Programme.

 

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Welsh public bodies making extensive use of ‘early departur...

£254 million spent on early departure packages over nearly four years, but with potential savings over time of up to £305 million per year.

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Councils and police bodies are generally preparing timely ac...

But an increasing number have needed to be amended for material errors and there is a need to critically appraise the use of reserves

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Follow-up report highlights ongoing issues with retrospectiv...

Some good progress but approach to those seeking re-imbursement of care home fees still a concern. 

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Many patients face long waits for NHS treatment in Wales

The Welsh NHS is struggling with waiting times for elective care but emerging plans to re-think services could make things better.

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Caerphilliy Council makes good progress over recent audit re...

But the Council still needs to take a lawful decision on two key areas and improve scrutiny arrangements.

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Welfare Reform changes are having a significant impact on so...

Councils, housing associations and tenants are all struggling. 

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Are you getting by with a little help?

Citizen survey asking over 55s in Wales how their councils are doing in helping them retain their independence.

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Have your say on leisure services in Wales

Citizen survey launched into the current state of Welsh council sport and recreation services

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