http://www.legislation.gov.uk/anaw/2013/3/introduction/2013-07-04Public Audit (Wales) Act 2013An Act of the National Assembly for Wales to make provision reforming audit arrangements in Wales; continuing the office of Auditor General for Wales and creating a new body to be known as the Wales Audit Office; providing for the Auditor General for Wales to audit local government bodies in Wales; and for connected purposes.texttext/xmlenStatute Law Database2023-02-17Expert Participation2013-07-04 Public Audit (Wales) Act 20132013 anaw 3An Act of the National Assembly for Wales to make provision reforming audit arrangements in Wales; continuing the office of Auditor General for Wales and creating a new body to be known as the Wales Audit Office; providing for the Auditor General for Wales to audit local government bodies in Wales; and for connected purposes.[29 April 2013]

Having been passed by the National Assembly for Wales and having received the assent of Her Majesty, it is enacted as follows:

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