The Tynwald Auditor General has confirmed he exceeded his 2025/26 savings target, identifying at least £504,000 in efficiencies, well above the £381,000 cost of running his office.
The savings stem from a streamlined audit and assurance process for local authorities, introduced following earlier work on delays in local government accounts and collaboration with Treasury.
In his 2026 Annual Report, Stephen Warren outlines progress in developing Audit Vannin and an upcoming programme of value‑for‑money inspections covering areas including Manx Care, fees and charges, and government fleet management.
These reviews will draw on expertise from the Audit Vannin Affiliate Programme and are expected later this year.
Warren said the reforms mean “half a million more public money available for other priorities” and signalled further savings could follow as public audit modernisation continues.
Alongside the Annual Report, he published findings from an inspection of whistleblowing arrangements across Government Departments, Statutory Boards and Offices.
While systems were generally operating as intended, he identified improvements including stronger feedback loops for the Integrity Line, better documentation, enhanced training and additional support for staff handling whistleblowing cases.
Government has agreed to implement the recommendations, with Warren saying effective whistleblowing “helps maintain public confidence in services” and confirming he will revisit progress in future.
