Welsh Higher Education Finances In 'Sound Health' And Tuition Fees Policy Well Implemented

No

The finances of Welsh higher education institutions are generally in sound health and, overall, both the Welsh Government and Higher Education Funding Council for Wales (HEFCW) have implemented policy around raising tuition fees effectively. That's the conclusion of a new report by the Auditor General for Wales.

Auditor General seeks views on enhanced set of audit principles

No

The Auditor General is today publishing a consultation on a revised Code of Audit Practice and a Statement of Practice for local government improvement audit, assessment and special inspection functions.

In response to new legal reguirements, and taking account of the strategic priorities for his approach to audit for the next three years, the Auditor General proposes to enhance and extend the underlying principles for those carrying out work on his behalf.

Kevin Thomas

Yes
Tuesday, September 12, 2023 - 16:41

On Graduation in 1988 with a degree in Pure Mathematics and Accountancy, he worked as a trainee accountant for Sefton Metropolitan Borough Council for two years before moving to Clwyd County Council. While there he completed his CIPFA training becoming the only student in the Council’s history to pass CIPFA first time. Kevin is a member of the CIPFA CPD scheme and has been since its inception.

Adrian Crompton

Yes
Tuesday, September 12, 2023 - 16:41

The Auditor General’s role includes examining how public bodies manage and spend public money, including how they achieve value in the delivery of public services. The Auditor General publishes reports on that work, some of which are considered by the Welsh Parliament’s Public Accounts Committee. He also reports every year on how well individual local authorities are planning for improvement.