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    Have your say on Audit Scotland’s fee setting arrangements

    Audit Scotland is inviting feedback on its revised funding and fee setting arrangements. Stakeholder feedback is an important part of the review process and we therefore welcome…
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    Data sharing uncovers nearly £17million of fraud and error

    The security and transparency of Scotland’s public finances have been strengthened after a national data-sharing exercise found nearly £17million of fraud and error…
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    South Ayrshire makes good progress

    Major improvements have been made at South Ayrshire Council over the last two years, says the Accounts Commission. A new report published today charts how the council has…
  4. /news/audit-scotland-launches-survey-on-early-learning-and-childcare

    Audit Scotland launches survey on early learning and childcare

    Scotland’s public spending watchdog is asking parents and carers to share their views about funded early learning and childcare in a new survey. Audit Scotland looks at public…
  5. /news/stronger-new-code-for-auditors

    Stronger new code for auditors

    Audit Scotland today publishes a new Code of Audit Practice, as well as confirming external audit appointments for the next five years. The updated code follows extensive…
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    Rural programme continues to face challenges after multiple failures

    A Scottish Government programme set up to deliver complex agricultural reforms and financial support to rural workers continues to have serious cost and operational issues, and is…
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    Auditor General reports on significant issues with three college bodies

    The Auditor General has reported to the Scottish Parliament today on matters raised during the annual audits of three bodies in the college sector.   The following…
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    Councils have coped to date, but further cuts are not enough to address the challenge they face

    Budget reductions mean starker choices ahead for councils which will not be met simply by continuing to cut staff and services, says a new report. The Accounts Commission's…
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    Transformational change not happening fast enough to deliver ambitious vision for health and social care

    A lack of national leadership and clear planning is preventing the wider change urgently needed if Scotland’s health and social care services are to adapt to increasing…
  10. /news/auditor-general-sets-out-support-for-parliament-in-scrutinising-new-fiscal-framework

    Auditor General sets out support for Parliament in scrutinising new fiscal framework

    The Auditor General for Scotland has written to the Scottish Parliament to set out the role of the public spending watchdog in the implementation of the new fiscal framework for…