The Commonwealth Secretariat is hosting the '2nd Westminter Workshop: The Public Accounts Committee' to explore the key features (and strategies) of an effective Public Accounts Committee to enhance their capacity and effectiveness in their respective country's legislature. Alina Rocha Menocal will serve as rapporteur and will produce a thematic report which documents and presents useful evidence, including participants' perceptions, on the sessions and outcomes of the workshop. The report will also include recommendations for future research and development of the role of PACs and associated oversight mechanisms.