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    Vicki Bibby appointed new Chief Operating Officer

    Vicki Bibby has been appointed the new Chief Operating Officer of Audit Scotland. Vicki is an experienced leader in Scotland’s public sector and joins Audit Scotland from…
  2. /news/governance-issues-at-south-lanarkshire-college

    Governance issues at South Lanarkshire College

    Independent audit was unable to conclude that governance at South Lanarkshire College was satisfactory over the last year. Auditors found a number of areas where the college did…
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    Multiple failings have led to delays and cost overruns which continue to obstruct delivery of island ferries

    Major problems remain unresolved at the shipyard constructing two lifeline ferries for Scottish islands. More than two years after the Scottish Government took over control of the…
  4. /news/serious-flaws-in-governance-at-orkney-and-shetland-valuation-joint-board

    Serious flaws in governance at Orkney and Shetland Valuation Joint Board

    A report into Orkney and Shetland Valuation Joint Board (VJB) highlights significant concerns in relation to governance and transparency. The Board accepts and is committed to…
  5. /news/audit-firms-confirmed-for-next-five-year-appointments

    Audit firms confirmed for next five-year appointments

    The private firms that will help deliver the audit of Scotland's public bodies over the next five years have been confirmed.   From October 2022, the following…
  6. /news/data-gap-limits-analysis-of-covid-19-business-support

    Data gap limits analysis of Covid-19 business support

    A detailed analysis of how Covid-19 business support funding was distributed during the pandemic is not possible due to gaps in data. The Scottish Government provided about…
  7. /news/scotlands-councils-face-a-financially-uncertain-future

    Scotland's councils face a financially uncertain future

    Scotland’s councils have increased reserves over the last year but must address the impacts of an overall reduction in funding and ongoing challenges caused by Covid-19. An…
  8. /news/overarching-drug-and-alcohol-plan-needed

    Overarching drug and alcohol plan needed

    Drug and alcohol services in Scotland are complex and a clear plan is needed to improve people's lives and increase transparency around spending. Drug-related deaths have…
  9. /news/progress-made-but-challenges-remain-at-moray-council

    Progress made, but challenges remain at Moray Council

    Moray Council has made progress in some important areas to address financial stability and having plans in place to tackle poor performing services. Challenges remain, however, as…
  10. /news/reform-of-nhs-key-to-pandemic-recovery

    Reform of NHS key to pandemic recovery

    The Scottish Government must focus on transforming health and social care services to address the growing cost of the NHS and its recovery from Covid-19. Improving the NHS will…