Publication: Local government in Scotland: Financial overview 2019/20

January 26, 2021 by Accounts Commission
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Council finances increased in 2019/20, but Covid-19 will intensify pressures.

Funding received by councils from the Scottish Government increased by £500 million in 2019/20. But Covid-19 will drive large rises in costs and spending, combined with falling income.

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Local government in Scotland: Financial overview 2019/20

January 26, 2021
Some of the key facts from our latest report 'Local government in Scotland: Financial overview 2019/20'.

Local government in Scotland: Financial overview 2019/20 - Key findings

February 5, 2021
Our Interim Chair Elma Murray discusses some of the key findings of the report.

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Key factsKey facts
Sources of funding and incomeSources of funding and income
Changes in Scottish Government revenueChanges in Scottish Government revenue
Comparison of changes in revenueComparison of changes in revenue
Movement in usable revenuesMovement in usable revenues
Average annual movement in the general fundAverage annual movement in the general fund
Capital expenditureCapital expenditure
Percentage movement in net debtPercentage movement in net debt
Investment returns in Scottish Pension FundsInvestment returns in Scottish Pension Funds
Changes in Scottish Government fundingChanges in Scottish Government funding
Projected Covid-19 related expenditureProjected Covid-19 related expenditure
Scottish Government Covid-19 fundingScottish Government Covid-19 funding
Real terms capital fundingReal terms capital funding
Movements in general fund reservesMovements in general fund reserves