Insights

Insights and analysis from our audit work

Explore expert insights and analysis from our audit work across the public sector in Wales.

Through these pages, you’ll find clear, practical content designed to help you understand the issues and take action, including: 

  • Features and blogs that explain key findings in plain language;
  • Toolkits and guides to support better decision-making;
  • Podcasts and speeches offering expert perspectives;
  • Data visualisations that make complex information easy to explore. 

We’ll cover themes that matter most for public services in Wales, including: 

  • Well-managed public services;
  • Tackling the climate and nature emergency;
  • Audit standards and good governance. 

Whether you’re a public service leader, policymaker, or simply interested in how Wales is performing, this is your space to learn, share and make a difference.

Explore our latest insights

Well-managed public services

Bold action needed for future of Welsh public services

Podcast

Auditor General, Adrian Crompton is joined by political commentator Betsan Powys for a series of podcasts exploring the big questions facing public sector leaders and politicians in Wales.

 

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Understanding prevention in practice

Presentation

Presentation by Catryn Holzinger and Verity Pownall at our Prevention in Public Services event looking at the impact of the Well-being of Future Generations Act.

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Sustainable cost savings for NHS board members

Checklist

A checklist to support NHS Board Members to identify, deliver and monitor sustainable cost savings

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Effective practices for Audit Committees

Guide

This pocket guide summarises effective practices for Audit Committees.

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Local Government Financial Sustainability

Data tool 

This data tool compares financial data for each council, national park and fire and rescue authority in Wales from 2015-16 onwards.

 

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