A wnaiff y Gweinidog amlinellu pa gymorth strwythurol y bydd Llywodraeth Cymru yn ei roi i gynghorau tref a chymuned sy'n ei chael yn anodd darparu eu harchwiliadau yn brydolon, a sut mae'r Gweinidog yn bwriadau cynyddu archwiliadau o safon gan y rhain yn ystod y Pumed Cynulliad?
The Welsh Government has provided funding to One Voice Wales to prepare training modules on a variety of topics which are of relevance to community and town councillors. These include their statutory responsibilities and the proper accounting practices they should follow.
In 2015, the Welsh Government also provided funding to One Voice Wales to prepare an advanced finance module. Training based on this module aims to increase councillors’ knowledge and understanding of good governance and accountability. The Welsh Government is also funding the Society of Local Council Clerks to support clerks to undertake occupational training which will include the financial elements of their role.
It is envisaged that increased competence for both councillors and clerks will assist councils in submitting their annual returns on time and receiving unqualified opinions.