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Public Audit (Wales) Bill

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The Draft Public Audit (Wales) Bill

This consultation seeks responses to the proposed content of the Bill which will reform public audit arrangements in Wales.
This Bill was introduced on 9 July 2012 by the Minister for Finance and Leader of the House.

What is the purpose of the Bill? 

The Public Audit (Wales) Bill will provide for more open and effective governance of the Auditor General for Wales (AGW) and the Wales Audit Office (WAO) while protecting the AGW’s independence from the Welsh Government and Assembly. It will also consolidate the legislation relating to the current AGW and the audit and examination functions of devolved persons and bodies in Wales.

What are the benefits of the Bill?

The Bill will strengthen and improve the accountability and governance of the AGW and the WAO, and consolidate legislation applicable to the AGW’s audit and value for money, etc., functions, whilst protecting the AGW’s independence.

How do I find out more information?

Details on the progress of the Bill are available on the National Assembly for Wales website.