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    New Executive Director of Innovation and Quality appointed

    Kenneth Oliver has been appointed Executive Director of Innovation and Quality at Audit Scotland, leading the organisation’s internal assurance, improvement and development…
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    Pressures and stresses tighten across Scotland's 32 councils

    Scotland’s councils have had a pivotal role in supporting and working with communities as they responded to the impacts of Covid-19. Now councils must lead recovery work…
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    Audit appointments confirmed for next five years

    The Auditor General for Scotland and the Accounts Commission have confirmed the appointment of the auditors to Scotland’s public bodies for the next five years. …
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    New Executive Directors appointed

    Antony Clark and John Cornett have been appointed Executive Directors at Audit Scotland, leading our audit teams. Antony has been appointed Executive Director of Performance…
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    Scottish benefits roll-out successful but challenges remain

    The roll out of new devolved social security benefits is going well but there is still a lot to be delivered. New and complex social security benefits such as the Scottish Child…
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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…
  7. /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…
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    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…
  10. /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…