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By cuckooshoe

I cannot find any mainstream media reports on this release from Audit Wales published on 20 Feb 2024

https://www.audit.wales/news/firefighting-future-proofing-challenge-welsh-public-services

‘The Auditor General for Wales has called for a bold vision for public services in Wales if it is to shift from a spiral of short-term firefighting to future proofing and long-term sustainability.

In the context of the Welsh Government’s draft budget for 2024-25, the Auditor General identifies themes that the work of Audit Wales suggests would help public organisations achieve more value from the money they already spend…’

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‘Adrian Crompton, Auditor General for Wales, said:

“Tackling long-term issues such as inequality, demographic change and net zero is enormously challenging when purse-strings are so tight. But it must be done if public services are to escape from a spiral of short-term firefighting.

“Our work repeatedly identifies themes that, if addressed, can help the Welsh Government and public bodies get greater value from the more than £26 billion they spend, and build the public trust needed to underpin long-term, sustainable change.”’

You can download their 17 page report in pdf format here

https://www.audit.wales/publication/firefighting-future-proofing-challenge-welsh-public-services

I can find only one response to it

https://www.nhsconfed.org/news/welsh-nhs-confederation-response-audit-wales-report-financial-challenges-public-services

‘Welsh NHS Confederation director Darren Hughes responds to Audit Wales’ latest report on a shift from short to long term thinking in public services.’

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‘“For example, 2022-23 saw a total maintenance backlog of £793 million across the NHS in Wales’ estate and infrastructure. Without significant capital investment, high day-to-day maintenance costs will remain and NHS bodies will struggle to improve productivity and make the necessary inroads in waiting lists.’

Footnote:

For more of Wales, Labour and media coverage, see:

Budgets in Wales and Scotland – the protection of Labour and the demonising of the SNP

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