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First audit of higher education sets out major challenges ahead

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Scotland's higher education sector is financially healthy but faces future challenges, and tough choices are likely to lie…

Have your say on Audit Scotland’s fee setting arrangements

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Audit Scotland is inviting feedback on its revised funding and fee setting arrangements. Stakeholder feedback is an important…

Data sharing uncovers nearly £17million of fraud and error

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The security and transparency of Scotland’s public finances have been strengthened after a national data-sharing exercise…

South Ayrshire makes good progress

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Major improvements have been made at South Ayrshire Council over the last two years, says the Accounts Commission. A new report…

Audit Scotland launches survey on early learning and childcare

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Scotland’s public spending watchdog is asking parents and carers to share their views about funded early learning and childcare…

Stronger new code for auditors

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Audit Scotland today publishes a new Code of Audit Practice, as well as confirming external audit appointments for the next five…

Rural programme continues to face challenges after multiple failures

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A Scottish Government programme set up to deliver complex agricultural reforms and financial support to rural workers continues…