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Pressures are mounting on Scotland's sheriff court system
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Reducing budgets and more complex cases are putting pressure on Scotland's sheriff court system, Audit Scotland has reported…
Consultation on Code of Audit Practice
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Audit Scotland is consulting on a revised Code of Audit Practice which outlines the responsibilities of our external auditors.…
Auditor General's report on Scottish Government's 2014/15 accounts
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The Auditor General for Scotland, Caroline Gardner, has prepared a report to support the Scottish Parliament's scrutiny of…
New members for Audit Scotland Board and the Accounts Commission
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The Audit Scotland Board has a new chair and member, while three new members have been appointed to the Accounts Commission. Ian…
Auditor General reports on issues raised in audits of three NHS boards
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The Auditor General for Scotland, Caroline Gardner, has issued reports to the Scottish Parliament on matters raised in the audits…
Auditor General's report on Coatbridge College 2013/14 accounts
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The Auditor General for Scotland, Caroline Gardner, has issued a report to the Scottish Parliament on matters raised in the audit…
Aberdeen is making progress but has much more to do
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Aberdeen City Council has improved how it is run in recent years and has plans for further changes but a great deal more work is…