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Scotland's councils face mounting financial challenges

Local government in Scotland: Financial bulletin 2021/22

Councils across Scotland faced significant financial challenges during 2021/22 and are now entering the most difficult budget…

New Controller of Audit starts

Helena Gray

Helena Gray joins us today as the new Controller of Audit, leading on the reporting of issues from the audits of local government…

Elaine Boyd named in the King’s New Year’s Honours list

Elaine Boyd

Audit Scotland Director Elaine Boyd is “overjoyed and humbled” after being named in the King’s New Year’s…

Crofting Commission governance improves

The 2021/22 audit of the Crofting Commission

The Crofting Commission has acted quickly to tackle weaknesses in its governance and leadership arrangements. Since a critical…

Greater government financial transparency needed

The 2021/22 audit of the Scottish Government Consolidated Accounts

The Scottish Government spent £49.2 billion against a budget of £51.2 billion in 2021/22. But with significant…

Census lessons must be learned

The 2021/22 audit of National Records of Scotland

Lessons must be learned after a low response to the 2022 census led to increased costs and additional work. Wide concerns about…

Reform of public sector now urgent

Briefing: Scotland's public finances: Challenges and risks

Faster reform of Scotland’s public sector is needed to protect services in the long term and improve people’s lives…