Audit Scotland
Lessons to be learned from pandemic response
February 17, 2021
The Scottish Government acted quickly to prevent the NHS from being overwhelmed by Covid-19, but it could have been better...
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...