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Reform of public sector now urgent
Faster reform of Scotland’s public sector is needed to protect services in the long term and improve people’s lives. The Scottish Government is facing increased costs… - /news/four-new-accounts-commission-members-appointed
Four new Accounts Commission members appointed
Four new members of the Accounts Commission have been confirmed by Ben Macpherson MSP, Minister for Social Security and Local Government. The new members are: Malcolm Bell,… - /news/audit-scotland-director-in-uks-top-100-most-influential-disabled-people
Audit Scotland director in UK's top 100 most influential disabled people
Audit Scotland Associate Director Elaine Boyd has been named as one of Britain’s most influential disabled people in the 2022 Shaw Trust Disability Power 100 list.Elaine, who is… - /news/helena-gray-appointed-new-controller-of-audit
Helena Gray appointed new Controller of Audit
Helena Gray has been appointed the new Controller of Audit, leading on the reporting of issues from the audits of local government in Scotland to the Accounts Commission. … - /news/councillors-at-comhairle-nan-eilean-siar-need-to-provide-clearer-leadership-and-direction
Councillors at Comhairle nan Eilean Siar need to provide clearer leadership and direction
Leugh an duilleag seo sa Ghàidhlig Councillors at Comhairle nan Eilean Siar must provide leadership and clear priorities if the organisation is to improve public services and… - /news/planning-vital-to-stem-rising-child-poverty
Planning vital to stem rising child poverty
Longer-term joint planning is needed to address child poverty in Scotland, which has increased since targets were set in 2017. The Scottish Government's policies and spending… - /news/her-majesty-queen-elizabeth-ii
Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II
We extend our sincere condolences to the Royal Family on the passing of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II. The Queen’s 70-year reign was defined by her dedication to public… - /news/scotlands-councils-must-put-tackling-climate-change-at-the-heart-of-decision-making
Scotland's councils must put tackling climate change at the heart of decision-making
Councils have a critical role in helping Scotland achieve its national climate change goals, in particular reducing CO2 emissions and adapting and transforming services. Climate… - /news/uncertainty-over-whether-shetland-islands-council-can-deliver-urgent-change
Uncertainty over whether Shetland Islands Council can deliver urgent change
Shetland Islands' leaders need to increase their pace and focus to deliver urgent change. The Accounts Commission is not confident the council is able to show it is… - /news/new-chief-operating-officer-starts
New Chief Operating Officer starts
Audit Scotland's new chief operating officer Vicki Bibby starts at the organisation today. Vicki is an experienced leader in Scotland's public sector and joined Audit…