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    New interim chair of the Accounts Commission appointed

    Elma Murray OBE has been appointed the interim chair of the Accounts Commission, following the resignation of Graham Sharp from the role. Dr Sharp has served on the Commission…
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    Covid-19: Impact on public audit in Scotland

    Scotland’s public services are under exceptional pressure due to Covid-19. Our approach to audit during these circumstances will be pragmatic, flexible and consistent. This…
  3. /news/audit-scotland-to-pay-tribute-to-key-workers

    Audit Scotland to pay tribute to key workers

    Audit Scotland would like to join the rest of the UK in paying tribute today to the NHS staff, care employees and key workers who have lost their lives to coronavirus. We thank…
  4. /news/to-our-public-services-thank-you

    To our public services: thank you

    We have a simple message to everyone working in public services - thank you. For two decades, we have scrutinised Scotland’s public bodies, checked on the use of public…
  5. /news/covid-19-how-audit-scotland-is-working

    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…
  6. /news/scottish-parliament-nominates-new-auditor-general

    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…
  7. /news/early-learning-plans-make-progress-but-risks-remain

    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…
  8. /news/serious-financial-concerns-at-fife-integration-joint-board

    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’…
  10. /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…