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Scottish income tax report covers key audit risks

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The National Audit Office (NAO) has published a report today on HMRC's administration of Scottish income tax, including the…

Urgent progress needed at Falkirk Council

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Falkirk Council’s leaders need to urgently make and implement big decisions about how to deliver sustainable services and…

William Moyes appointed as Chair of Accounts Commission

Bill Moyes has been appointed as the new Chair of the Accounts Commission. Dr Moyes has extensive experience as a chair and a…

Serious failings at ethical standards body

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Public trust in the body that investigates complaints about the behaviour of MSPs and councillors is now at risk because of…

Scottish Government pandemic spending must be more transparent

The 2020/21 audit of the Scottish Government Consolidated Accounts

The Scottish Government needs to be more transparent about its spending in response to the Covid-19 pandemic, following a year in…

Improvements at NHS Highland, but financial uncertainty remains

The 2020/21 audit of NHS Highland

NHS Highland has improved its governance, leadership and culture, and has managed to reduce its spending. Now the board must…

Bòrd na Gàidhlig addresses leadership and governance weaknesses

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The public body responsible for promoting Gaelic in Scotland has tackled weaknesses in its leadership and governance. It now…