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Delayed discharges, a sign of wider challenges in health and social care

Delays in discharging patients from hospital affect people’s physical and mental health, and make it harder to admit others to hospital. Delayed discharges are a symptom of wider pressures across health and social care in Scotland.

Unacceptable governance at Historic Environment Scotland

Historic Environment Scotland (HES) must put strong controls in place to prevent fraud and ensure value for money after unacceptable weaknesses were found in its governance.

Public audit in Scotland Interim evaluation

NHS reform plans must be delivered

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Auditor General

The AGS covers the Scottish Government and its bodies, the NHS, fire, police and colleges.

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The Commission holds local government to account and appoints a Controller of Audit.

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Audit Scotland delivers services to the Auditor General and the Accounts Commission.

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Improving care experience: Delivering The Promise

08 October 2025

Plans to improve Scotland’s care system have been slow to come together after not enough early delivery planning by the Scottish Government and COSLA.