Audit
Audit Wales
62/100
Summary
Audit Wales (formerly Wales Audit Office) supports the Auditor General for Wales (AGW), who is appointed by the Senedd on nomination of the Senedd Commission for a single non-renewable 8-year term. The AGW can be removed only for cause on address of the Senedd. The AGW audits the Welsh Government, Senedd Commission, local authorities, NHS Wales, and other bodies that spend Welsh public funds. Access rights are statutory rather than subpoena-based. Reports are laid before the Senedd and published without prepublication review. The budget is set by the Senedd Commission.
Independence Scorecard
62/100
Limited
Methodology v0.1
| Appointment | Legislative appointment |
|---|---|
| Term length | 8 years |
| Removal standard | For cause only |
| Budget independence | Legislative line item |
| Subpoena power | No |
| Compel testimony | No |
| Records access | Full access |
| Public reports required | Yes |
| Pre-publication review | None — reports published directly |
Statute
- Name
- Public Audit (Wales) Act 2004
- Citation
- 2004 c. 23
- Full text
- Full text of law →
Jurisdiction scope
Welsh Government, Senedd Commission, local authorities, NHS Wales bodies, Welsh Government-sponsored bodies, and other bodies receiving Welsh public funds