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    Covid-19: How Audit Scotland is working

    Like every other private, public and charity organisation across the UK, we have been working hard to manage the significant disruption of the past two weeks. Alongside the…
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    Scottish Parliament nominates new Auditor General

    Audit Scotland welcomes the Scottish Parliament's nomination of Stephen Boyle to become the new Auditor General for Scotland. MSPs voted this afternoon (Tuesday 10 March) on…
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    Early learning plans make progress, but risks remain

    Plans to boost early learning and childcare (ELC) hours have made steady progress but risks around buildings and staffing remain, say public sector watchdogs. The Scottish…
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    Serious financial concerns at Fife Integration Joint Board

    The organisation responsible for planning health and social care services in Fife is facing significant and ongoing financial problems, with recurring overspends. The Accounts…
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    Glasgow City Council successfully delivered £500 million project to finance equal pay settlement

    Glasgow City Council has successfully delivered a challenging project to finance £500 million in equal pay claims. A report by the Accounts Commission, Scotland’…
  6. /news/more-clarity-needed-on-financing-public-infrastructure-projects

    More clarity needed on financing public infrastructure projects

    A £3.3 billion investment programme in Scotland's infrastructure has enabled more public buildings and new roads to be built. But the Scottish Government needs to be…
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    Highland Council must change to ensure it is financially sustainable

    Highland Council must make significant savings and change the way it delivers services to ensure it can live within its financial means. A report by the Accounts Commission,…
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    City deals lack measures of success

    City deals have been positive for Scotland's economy, but the government does not have a plan to measure their overall long-term success, say public spending watchdogs. City…
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    Scottish income tax report covers key audit risks

    The National Audit Office has published a report today on HMRC’s administration of Scottish income tax, including the final calculation of Scottish revenues for the 2017/18 tax…