We check whether public money in Wales is being spent wisely and delivering good value for taxpayers.

We hold senior officials and public sector leaders to account for how their organisations use public funds, make decisions and deliver services.

The Committee also examines how effectively government works, including the quality of administration provided by the Welsh Government civil service and other public bodies in Wales.

Our work often starts with findings from the Auditor General for Wales. When concerns or issues are identified, we may carry out an inquiry to examine them in more detail and make recommendations to the Welsh Government for how things could be improved.

The Committee cannot investigate or resolve individual cases or complaints. If you need help with a personal issue, you may wish to contact your Member of the Senedd (MS).

The Committee looks at how public money has been spent and does not examine the merits of Government policy. That role is performed by other Senedd Committees.

We receive a large number of emails. All requests and invitations are considered but we are not able to respond directly to everyone.

The Committee was established on 16 June 2026 to carry out the functions set out in Standing Orders 18.2 and 18.3, to consider any other matter that relates to the economy, efficiency and effectiveness with which resources are employed in the discharge of public functions in Wales. The Committee may scrutinise any other matter relating to the machinery and effectiveness of government, including the quality and standards of administration provided by the Welsh Government’s Civil Service and Welsh Government Sponsored Bodies.