PART 6INVESTIGATIONS: SUPPLEMENTARY

Consultation and co-operation

I168Working with the Auditor General for Wales

1

If the Ombudsman considers it appropriate, the Ombudsman must—

a

inform the Auditor General for Wales about the Ombudsman's proposals for conducting an investigation, and

b

consult the Auditor General for Wales with regard to the most effective way of conducting an investigation.

2

If the Ombudsman consults the Auditor General for Wales under this section, the Ombudsman and the Auditor General for Wales may—

a

co-operate with each other in relation to the matter to which the investigation relates,

b

conduct a joint investigation into the matter, and

c

prepare and publish a joint report in relation to the investigation.