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Nearly £15m of public sector fraud identified

The overall level of identified public sector fraud and error in Scotland has fallen slightly, according to the results of a…
Change needed to overcome colleges' challenges

Scotland's colleges responded well to Covid-19, but changes are needed to ensure they are financially sustainable in the long…
Impressive improvements at Angus Council

Angus Council serves its communities well, has made impressive improvements to services in recent years and benefits from…
Funding to Integration Joint Boards increases, but significant risks and challenges ahead

Funding of Integration Joint Boards (IJBs) in 2020/21 increased by nearly 10 per cent in real terms, bringing total funding to…
Clarity on Covid-19 spending remains vital

The Scottish Government moved at pace with its partners to respond financially to the pandemic. But public sector leaders need to…
New Executive Director of Innovation and Quality appointed

Kenneth Oliver has been appointed Executive Director of Innovation and Quality at Audit Scotland, leading the organisation’…
Audit appointments confirmed for next five years

The Auditor General for Scotland and the Accounts Commission have confirmed the appointment of the auditors to Scotland’s…