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    New Controller of Audit starts

    Helena Gray joins us today as the new Controller of Audit, leading on the reporting of issues from the audits of local government in Scotland to the Accounts Commission. …
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    Elaine Boyd named in the King’s New Year’s Honours list

    Audit Scotland Director Elaine Boyd is “overjoyed and humbled” after being named in the King’s New Year’s Honours list. Elaine Boyd FCCA, Director of…
  3. /news/crofting-commission-governance-improves

    Crofting Commission governance improves

    The Crofting Commission has acted quickly to tackle weaknesses in its governance and leadership arrangements. Since a critical report by auditors in 2021, the Commission has…
  4. /news/greater-government-financial-transparency-needed

    Greater government financial transparency needed

    The Scottish Government spent £49.2 billion against a budget of £51.2 billion in 2021/22. But with significant pressures on public finances, auditors have called for…
  5. /news/census-lessons-must-be-learned

    Census lessons must be learned

    Lessons must be learned after a low response to the 2022 census led to increased costs and additional work. Wide concerns about an initial return rate of 79 per cent saw the 2022…
  6. /news/reform-of-public-sector-now-urgent

    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…
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    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,…
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    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…
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    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. …
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    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…