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Audit Scotland @auditscotland.bsky.social · 13h

In 2020 the Scottish Government made a national commitment to improve Scotland’s care system by 2030.

But plans have been slow to come together after not enough early delivery planning by itself and COSLA.

More in the Auditor General and Accounts Commission's joint report: bit.ly/The_Promise_25

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Audit Scotland @auditscotland.bsky.social · 1d

At tomorrow’s Public Audit Committee, the Auditor General will give evidence on the recent audit of UHI Perth.

Follow the session on Parliament TV from 09:30 or on catch-up: bit.ly/Scottish_Par...

The report is available on the Audit Scotland website: bit.ly/UHI_Perth

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Audit Scotland @auditscotland.bsky.social · 1d

We're looking for a Senior HR Advisor to help our team to deliver an excellent generalist HR support service across Audit Scotland.

This is a varied role, with plenty of autonomy and excellent opportunity for career development.

Find out more and apply on our website: bit.ly/Senior_HR_Ad...

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Audit Scotland @auditscotland.bsky.social · 2d

The next Accounts Commission meeting takes place on Thursday 9 October in our Glasgow office.

You can attend the public session, online or in person.

Topics for discussion include a report on North Ayrshire Council.

Register on the Audit Scotland website: bit.ly/Accounts_Commission_2025_meetings

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Audit Scotland @auditscotland.bsky.social · 6d

Scotland’s colleges face changing how they operate, as ongoing financial pressures impact on students and staff.

The sector has experienced a 20 per cent real terms cut in funding over the last five years.

Find the Auditor General's report here: bit.ly/colleges_2025

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Audit Scotland @auditscotland.bsky.social · 8d

At tomorrow’s Public Audit Committee, the Auditor General will give evidence on the recent report ‘Adult Disability Payment’.

Read the report here: bit.ly/ADP_2025

You can also watch the session on Parliament TV - live from 09:30 or on catch-up: bit.ly/Scottish_Parliament_TV

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Audit Scotland @auditscotland.bsky.social · 9d

Tackling climate change is one of the greatest challenges we face – and public audit has a clear role to play.

For Scotland's #ClimateWeek2025, take a look at our topic page.

You'll find out more about our work and access a range of useful resources: bit.ly/Climate_Change_topic_page

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Audit Scotland @auditscotland.bsky.social · 13d

UHI Perth has started to address weaknesses in its financial management, but it needs to do more.

The college failed to produce a budget for 2023/24. And it recorded a £2 million deficit in 2023/24.

More in the Auditor General’s new report: bit.ly/UHI_Perth

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Scottish Health Equity Research Unit @scothealtheq.bsky.social · 19d

(1/3) At the launch of SHERU's report this morning, we were joined by the Auditor General Stephen Boyle to hear about the work of @auditscotland.bsky.social on how to best deliver on preventative policy in Scotland.

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Audit Scotland @auditscotland.bsky.social · 20d

The Scottish Government needs to set out how it will manage a funding gap created by its higher spending on devolved benefits.

Adult Disability Payment costs millions more than the UK benefit it replaced.

Find the Auditor General's full report: bit.ly/ADP_2025

Audit Scotland @auditscotland.bsky.social · 28d

Report out next week: Social security and Adult Disability Payment.

It's forecast that the funding gap for Adult Disability Payment will rise to £491m by 2028/29.

The Auditor General will report on the management and assessment of ADP.

bit.ly/Social_Security_Adult_Disability_Payment_audit_scope

Audit Scotland @auditscotland.bsky.social · 29d

The next monthly Accounts Commission meeting takes place in Edinburgh on Thursday, 11 September.

Attendance at the public session is warmly welcomed, either in-person or online.

On the agenda – a local government policy update and the Chair's update.

Book your place: bit.ly/Accounts_Com...

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Audit Scotland @auditscotland.bsky.social · Sep 4

The processes, decisions and actions that enabled five senior Glasgow City Council officers to take significant early retirement and redundancy payouts fell short of the behaviours and standards expected of public servants.

Read the Accounts Commission's report here: bit.ly/Glasgow_City...

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Audit Scotland @auditscotland.bsky.social · Aug 28

There is a risk the action needed to prevent and tackle the clear harms of flooding won’t happen at the scale and speed needed.

Almost 400,000 properties could be affected by flooding by 2080.

New Auditor General and Accounts Commission report: bit.ly/flood_resili...

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Audit Scotland @auditscotland.bsky.social · Aug 26

£25.2 billion of public spending scrutinised. 125 local public-sector bodies audited. 26 reports, blogs and briefings produced.

Those are three statistics that summarise the work of the Accounts Commission in 2024/25.

Find out more: bit.ly/Accounts_Commission_annual_review_2024_2025

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Audit Scotland @auditscotland.bsky.social · Aug 7

Staff are councils’ most important resource.

But they face challenges in recruiting and retaining, and sickness absence rates are at a record high.

Urgent progress with workforce plans is needed to protect services and financial stability.

The Accounts Commission report: bit.ly/Workforce_Th...

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Audit Scotland @auditscotland.bsky.social · Jul 3

The Accounts Commission's report on East Lothian Council is available on the Audit Scotland website: bit.ly/East_Lothian_Council_2025

Audit Scotland @auditscotland.bsky.social · Jun 27

The Scottish Parliament Information Centre (SPICe) has published a blog summarising all our audit work on climate change that has been considered by the Public Audit Committee, and the key themes emerging from it.

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Climate change and the Public Audit Committee

A look at the role of the Scottish Parliament Public Audit Committee and the work of the Auditor General for Scotland with respect to climate change.

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Audit Scotland @auditscotland.bsky.social · Jun 16

Audit Scotland’s John Cornett has been confirmed as the new President of The Chartered Institute of Public Finance and Accountancy (CIPFA) Scotland.

There's more about John's appointment on the Audit Scotland website: bit.ly/John_Cornett_CIPFA_Scotland_President

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Audit Scotland @auditscotland.bsky.social · Jun 11

Public bodies and services are under significant financial strain.

Our efforts to ensure transparency and accountability are more important than ever.

The Audit Scotland annual report is out now: bit.ly/Annual_Report_2024_2025

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Audit Scotland @auditscotland.bsky.social · Jun 5

Costs and demand for services are increasing.

The council needs to ensure it delivers on the next phase of its longer-term plan to reform how services are delivered.

The Accounts Commission report: bit.ly/Renfrewshire...

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Best Value: Renfrewshire Council | Audit Scotland

Renfrewshire Council has a strong commitment to improving, including creating a positive culture, supporting its staff to develop as leaders, and focusing on…

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Audit Scotland @auditscotland.bsky.social · Jun 5

Many services are performing well, including education and tackling delayed discharges from hospital.

But as financial pressures mount, the council needs to work with residents to take the tough spending decisions now required.

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Audit Scotland @auditscotland.bsky.social · Jun 5

Renfrewshire Council has a strong commitment to improving, with progress made to address actions on Dargavel Village school accommodation.

It's managed money responsibly. But like all councils, it faces significant financial pressures across services.

Report: bit.ly/Renfrewshire_Council_2025

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Audit Scotland @auditscotland.bsky.social · May 28

NHS Scotland’s governance arrangements need to be strengthened to deliver the scale of reform needed across the health service.

Read the Auditor General's new report: bit.ly/NHS_Governance_2025

Audit Scotland @auditscotland.bsky.social · May 27

Later this year, the Auditor General plans to release a report on the impact of devolved taxes on fiscal sustainability in Scotland.

Read the audit scope on our website: bit.ly/Fiscal_Sustainability_and_Tax_audit_scope

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