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Councils need to better manage workloads and staffing levels to improve housing benefit services
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Public sector gender pay gap reporting
Our annual audit work found issues with some public bodies' gender pay gap reporting. We've used this analysis, as well…
Welcome improvements made at ethical standards body, but significant challenges remain
The body that investigates complaints about MSPs and councillors has made improvements to address serious failings at the…
Scottish income tax report covers key audit risks
The National Audit Office (NAO) has published a report today on HMRC’s administration of Scottish income tax, including the final…
Scotland's councils face mounting financial challenges
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 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
Audit Scotland Director Elaine Boyd is “overjoyed and humbled” after being named in the King’s New Year’s…