The Saskatchewan government runs a chain of liquor stores throughout the province. The Provincial Auditor says it needs to be more transparent about how booze is priced. (CBC)

Saskatchewan's liquor board isn't doing enough to make sure customers get the best prices for their booze, the provincial auditor says.

In her most recent report, released Thursday, auditor Bonnie Lysyk examined a wide range of issues touching on government operations, including high school graduation rates, safe drinking water and pipeline safety.

However, Lysyk also devoted a chunk of her report to the Saskatchewan Liquor and Gaming Authority (SLGA) and the products it sells through government-owned liquor stores.

She said under its current policies, there's no incentive for the liquor board to negotiate lower costs for liquor products.

"Lower costs actually reduce SLGA's profits, which results in less money provided to the government to be used for programs," a news release from Lysyk said.

The liquor board needs a more "proactive, customer-focused strategy" for buying alcohol and needs to let customers know what it's doing, she said.

The Saskatchewan government also considers "social responsibility" in its pricing policies, and the impact of that should be disclosed to customers, too, she said.