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Digital Front Door programme - Audit scope
In its Public Service Reform Strategy, the Scottish Government recognises that digital technologies are key to delivering efficient, joined-up services. It also sees digital…
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School workforce - Audit scope
Councils have statutory duties to provide and improve school education in Scotland. Education is the service area which accounts for the largest proportion of council spending.…
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Delivery of MV Glen Sannox and MV Glen Rosa - Audit scope
In 2015, Caledonian Maritime Assets Limited (CMAL), awarded Ferguson Marine Engineering Limited (FMEL) a contract to design and build two new ferries for the Clyde and Hebrides…
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Sustainability of public finances: the Scottish Government's approach to efficiency - Audit scope
The Scottish Government faces a challenging fiscal position. It has set out plans to respond to this challenge across a range of strategies, including actions to prioritise public…
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Sustainability of adult social care - Audit scope
Adult social care in Scotland is a crucial service that helps people get the support they need to live as independently and comfortably as possible. These services are facing…
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Scottish Fire and Rescue Service - Audit scope
Scottish Fire and Rescue Service: joint audit and inspection of SFRS's management of estate, fleet and equipment.The Scottish Fire and Rescue Service (SFRS) is the single national…
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Orthopaedic services - Audit scope
Orthopaedics is a large, complex speciality that provides treatments for people with injuries and conditions of the musculoskeletal system (the body’s muscles and skeleton).…
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Digital leadership and collaboration in local government - Audit scope
Digital transformation is a key pillar of public service reform and sustainable local public services, and supports improved outcomes for communities. The Accounts Commission…
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Housing - Audit scope
Having a home is important to people’s safety and security, and access to adequate housing is a fundamental human right.The housing situation in Scotland is worsening. The number…
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NHS in Scotland 2026 - Audit scope
Scotland’s NHS remains under increasing financial and operational pressure. Our 2025 report found that, despite a real-terms funding increase, NHS Scotland is not financially…
