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Vicki Bibby appointed new Chief Operating Officer

Vicki Bibby

Vicki Bibby has been appointed the new Chief Operating Officer of Audit Scotland. Vicki is an experienced leader in Scotland…

Governance issues at South Lanarkshire College

The 2020/21 audit of South Lanarkshire College

Independent audit was unable to conclude that governance at South Lanarkshire College was satisfactory over the last year.…

Audit firms confirmed for next five-year appointments

Audit work

The private firms that will help deliver the audit of Scotland's public bodies over the next five years have been confirmed…

Multiple failings have led to delays and cost overruns which continue to obstruct delivery of island ferries

New vessels for the Clyde and Hebrides

Major problems remain unresolved at the shipyard constructing two lifeline ferries for Scottish islands. More than two years…

Serious flaws in governance at Orkney and Shetland Valuation Joint Board

The 2020/21 audit of Orkney and Shetland Valuation Joint Board

A report into Orkney and Shetland Valuation Joint Board (VJB) highlights significant concerns in relation to governance and…

Data gap limits analysis of Covid-19 business support

Scotland's economy: Supporting businesses through the Covid-19 pandemic

A detailed analysis of how Covid-19 business support funding was distributed during the pandemic is not possible due to gaps in…

Scotland's councils face a financially uncertain future

Local government in Scotland: Financial overview 2020/21

Scotland’s councils have increased reserves over the last year but must address the impacts of an overall reduction in…