Group 12: Citizen Voice Body — audit (Amendment 13)

Part of the debate – in the Senedd at 8:01 pm on 10 March 2020.

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Photo of Vaughan Gething Vaughan Gething Labour 8:01, 10 March 2020

Thank you, Llywydd. I'm happy to move the only amendment in this group. 

Members will be aware that, as introduced, the Bill did not require the Auditor General for Wales to come to an opinion on the regularity of the citizen voice body's accounts. Amendment 13 requires the auditor general to come to that opinion on whether the expenditure to which the accounts relate has been incurred lawfully and in accordance with the authority that governs it. This adds further accountability and vigour.

I think it's worth noting that my officials have held discussions with the auditor general's office regarding this amendment, and they're supportive of it. During these discussions, it was agreed the new proposed process will greatly strengthen the audit requirements for the citizen voice body. I ask Members to accept this amendment.