As he approaches the final stage of his eight-year tenure as Auditor General, Adrian offers his unique perspective on the persistent challenges and opportunities for improvement for public services in Wales.

In a series of podcasts, Adrian is joined by political commentator Betsan Powys as they explore the big questions facing public sector leaders and politicians in Wales, including:

• Financial pressures: with local government budgets squeezed year on year and health boards struggling to break even despite record investment, Adrian warns that the current model of public service delivery is unsustainable.
• Rising demand and complexity: services are under strain from demographic change, and global uncertainty, while the public service landscape is fragmented, crowded and overly complex.
• Declining trust and confidence: public confidence in governance and service delivery is diminishing, partly due to global trends but compounded by high-profile failures within Wales.
• Opportunities for change: digital transformation, workforce planning, better asset management, and a shift to prevention could unlock productivity and value for money.

All this while navigating the global challenges shaping the world around us from the climate emergency and geo-political instabilities to the rapid advancement of technology.

To listen and subscribe to our podcasts, visit the links below:

Episode one | A unique perspective: in conversation with the Auditor General.

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Episode two | Under pressure: in conversation with the Auditor General

Youtube | Apple | Spotify| Zencastr

Episode three | Opportunities for change: in conversation with the Auditor General

Release Wednesday 3 December 2025

Episode four | Facing the future: in conversation with the Auditor General

Release: Wednesday 3 December 2025