Audit Wales to prioritise work on rebuilding local government accounts process

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.