More emphasis needed on waste prevention
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NHS spending on agency staff has “increased markedly” in recent years
Read our report on NHS Wales agency staff expenditure
Six steps to better scrutiny in Wales
Read our six themes to help make scrutiny ‘Fit for the Future’
‘No-deal’ Brexit planning is being ramped up
But the picture varies across Wales’ public services
Current standard of financial management “disappointing” at too many town and community councils in Wales
Auditor General calls for urgent action, as the amount of money local councils manage continues to increase
Urgent improvements needed to internal audit arrangements at town and community councils in Wales
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The role of the Wales Audit Office

We work to support the Auditor General as the public sector watchdog for Wales.

Our aim is to ensure that the people of Wales know whether public money is being managed wisely and that public bodies in Wales understand how to improve outcomes.

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Recent publications

Preparations in Wales for a ‘no deal’ Brexit
Discussion Paper: Six themes to help make scrutiny ‘Fit for the Future’
Expenditure on agency staff by NHS Wales
Financial Management and Governance – Town and Community Councils 2017-18
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Useful resources

Annual Plan 2018-19
Fee Scheme 2018-19
Access rights of the Auditor General for Wales
Code of Audit Practice

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