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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Buildings Management Seminar a Success

The Good Practice Exchange ran seminars on Buildings Management which drew delegates from right across Wales – see some of the day’s outputs.

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Financial accounts of Welsh councils and police bodies

Third annual report shows improvements but concerns remain in some areas

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Wales Audit Office reviews progress on its approach to equal...

Second annual report highlights positive steps towards a more fair environment for staff and stakeholders

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Caerphilly Council car and leave allowances payments 'unlawf...

Appointed Auditor publishes report in the public interest

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Previous grant procedures 'unsuitable' for Penmon Fish Farm ...

Welsh Government has since overhauled its approach to grants, but still some room for improvement, says Auditor General

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Tell us: Is your neighbourhood in good health?

Wales Audit Office launches major study into environmental health services and seeks views from public

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Slow progress made in addressing safety issues in mental hea...

Joint follow up review finds practices continue to put children and young people at risk

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We need to invest in scrutiny to maximise its impact says Au...

Speaking at the 'Scrutiny in the Spotlight' Conference at the Swalec Stadium (28 November 2013) the Auditor General highlights the importance of investment in public scrutiny in times of austerity.

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Welsh Higher Education Finances In 'Sound Health' And Tuitio...

But appraisal of policy options was limited and estimated costs have increased, says Auditor General

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Auditor General seeks views on enhanced set of audit princip...

Public sector watchdog wants feedback from general public as well as key stakeholders on a revised code and statement of practice 

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Wales Audit Office joins forces with Charity Commission to h...

People in charge of charities in Wales are being invited to a free, interactive, seminar to explore ways of of improving governance, financial literacy, decision making, the grants culture and recruitment in the Welsh third sector.

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Appeal for patients' views on orthopaedics

The Wales Audit Office is urging the public to share their experiences of orthopaedic services as part of a new study.

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New Wales Audit Office board gets down to business

A new Board is to take up the reins at the Wales Audit Office today.

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Public services facing "Tightest 7 years for public service ...

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Sharing approaches to unscheduled care

In latest blog post from the Good Practice Exchange (GPX) Tanwen Grover pulls together some interesting examples of unscheduled care schemes run by NHS bodies and looks at how they are being used to change the ways people use these services.

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