Audit Wales has said working closely with the local government sector “to share good practice and help rebuild a sustainable and timely accounts process” remains one of its paramount priorities, as it publishes its Annual Plan for 2026-27.
Other priorities the watchdog has set out are:
- Shortening the timeframe for the completion of local performance audit work to ensure timely and impactful reporting.
- Building effective relationships with the new Senedd and Welsh Government following the May 2026 Senedd elections.
- Increasing the digitalisation of audit through using artificial intelligence and other tools that enhance the quality, productivity and efficiency of its work.
Audit Wales noted that 2026-27 will be a year of change, with Adrian Crompton completing his eight-year term as Auditor General for Wales.
The Senedd has voted in favour of the nomination of Catherine Mealing-Jones as the next Auditor General. She will take over in July.
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