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Enterprise bodies performing well but government's economic strategy needs more development

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Scotland’s enterprise agencies are performing well and having a positive impact on businesses and communities but the…

First audit of higher education sets out major challenges ahead

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Scotland's higher education sector is financially healthy but faces future challenges, and tough choices are likely to lie…

Have your say on Audit Scotland’s fee setting arrangements

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Audit Scotland is inviting feedback on its revised funding and fee setting arrangements. Stakeholder feedback is an important…

Data sharing uncovers nearly £17million of fraud and error

National Fraud Initiative

The security and transparency of Scotland’s public finances have been strengthened after a national data-sharing exercise…

South Ayrshire makes good progress

South Ayrshire Council

Major improvements have been made at South Ayrshire Council over the last two years, says the Accounts Commission. A new report…

Audit Scotland launches survey on early learning and childcare

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Scotland’s public spending watchdog is asking parents and carers to share their views about funded early learning and childcare…

Stronger new code for auditors

Code of audit practice

Audit Scotland today publishes a new Code of Audit Practice, as well as confirming external audit appointments for the next five…