Audit Scotland
Council finances increased in 2019/20, but Covid-19 will intensify pressures
January 26, 2021
Funding received by councils from the Scottish Government increased by £500 million in 2019/20. But Covid-19 will drive large...
Scottish income tax report covers key audit risks
January 22, 2021
The National Audit Office has published a report today on HMRC’s administration of Scottish income tax, including the final...
Covid-19 has accelerated the use of digital technology in councils
January 14, 2021
Responding to Covid-19 has increased the pace at which Scotland's 32 councils are delivering services through digital technology...
Covid-19's £669m impact on government finances
December 17, 2020
The Scottish Government overspent its 2019/20 budget by nearly £700 million responding to the Covid-19 pandemic. Net spending...
Scottish Water subsidiary may require multi-million pound financial support due to Covid-19
December 15, 2020
A subsidiary of Scottish Water may need between £47 million and £88 million in financial support due to the impact of Covid-19 on...
Scottish policing remains financially unsustainable
December 11, 2020
The Scottish Police Authority (SPA) has improved how it operates but policing in Scotland is not financially sustainable, says...
Progress at NHS Tayside but risks remain
December 3, 2020
NHS Tayside has improved its financial management and service performance, but risks related to its high running costs remain....