Audit Scotland
Scotland's councils face mounting financial challenges
January 12, 2023
Councils across Scotland faced significant financial challenges during 2021/22 and are now entering the most difficult budget...
Scottish income tax report covers key audit risks
January 12, 2023
The National Audit Office (NAO) has published a report today on HMRC’s administration of Scottish income tax, including the final...
New Controller of Audit starts
January 9, 2023
Helena Gray joins us today as the new Controller of Audit, leading on the reporting of issues from the audits of local government...
Elaine Boyd named in the King’s New Year’s Honours list
January 4, 2023
Audit Scotland Director Elaine Boyd is “overjoyed and humbled” after being named in the King’s New Year’s Honours list. Elaine...
Crofting Commission governance improves
December 8, 2022
The Crofting Commission has acted quickly to tackle weaknesses in its governance and leadership arrangements. Since a critical...
Greater government financial transparency needed
December 1, 2022
The Scottish Government spent £49.2 billion against a budget of £51.2 billion in 2021/22. But with significant pressures on...
Census lessons must be learned
November 29, 2022
Lessons must be learned after a low response to the 2022 census led to increased costs and additional work. Wide concerns about...