Get all your news in one place.

100's of premium titles.
One app.

Get all your news in one place.

100's of premium titles. One news app.

The Latest Breaking News from Audit Scotland

Local protesters call on council to vote against 'scandalous' flood prevention scheme

OBJECTORS to a controversial £54 million flood prevention scheme have called on a Labour-controlled council to vote against the project ...

The National (Scotland)

Top Scottish heritage director keeps £120k role despite 'racist' language

A DIRECTOR at Scotland’s top heritage body was allowed to remain in post despite a complaint about “racist” language being upheld, The Sunday…

The National (Scotland)

‘Good start’ for investment bank but rule changes needed

The Scottish National Investment Bank was launched in 2020 with funding of £2 billion pledged by the end of the decade.

Evening Standard

From analysis to the latest developments in health,
read the most diverse news in one place.

Additional support for learning must be ‘fundamentally evaluated’, says watchdog

ADDITIONAL support for learning (ASL) provisions in Scotland must be “fundamentally evaluated” by Government and councils, a watchdog has said…

The National (Scotland)

We have clear plan for NHS despite watchdog's warning, Health Secretary insists

THE Health Secretary has insisted that the SNP Government has a “clear plan” for fundamental reform of the NHS, after the spending watchdog…

The National (Scotland)

NHS Scotland may need to cut services without reform, watchdog warns

SCOTLAND’S NHS may need to cut services if the Scottish Government fails to implement fundamental and urgent reforms, the public spending watchdog…

The National (Scotland)

Taxpayers charged thousands for civil servants' Christmas vouchers

SCOTLAND’S water watchdog has been accused of “unacceptable” use of public money after spending £2600 on Christmas vouchers.

The National (Scotland)

Read news from The Economist, FT, and more,
with one subscription

Rangers malicious prosecution payouts could top £60m

Auditors said the Crown Office has allocated a total of £60.5 million in unplanned costs.

The Independent UK

Scottish Government was 'quick to respond to inflation but long-term reforms needed'

THE Scottish Government “responded quickly” to inflation but urgent reform is needed to public services, auditors have said.

The National (Scotland)

Financial sustainability of colleges at risk, warns watchdog

Audit Scotland said the sector’s funding has been cut by 8.5% in real terms while costs have increased.

The Independent UK

East Lothian Council 'does not have expertise' to handle £3m trust funds

The council launched a review of its trust funds stewardship five years ago and has now said it does not have the in house expertise to administer them

Edinburgh Live

Auditors say several East Lothian Council finance controls show 'weaknesses'

Audit Scotland says its fees were based on the council having 'robust' internal controls throughout the year and will be revised after several were ruled unreliable

Edinburgh Live

East Lothian charity set up to help the poor under fire over 'lack of activity'

The Dr Bruce Fund was established more than 200 years ago to help the town's poorest residents but in recent years it has only issued small grants to two people and auditors have now warned East Lothian Council its trustees are at risk of failing to meet their responsibilities

Edinburgh Live

Watchdog praises Scottish Government for flagship policy's implementation

THE Scottish Government and councils have done well to implement the flagship childcare expansion policy, a watchdog has said.

The National (Scotland)

Get all your
news in one place.

100's of premium titles.
One news app.

Glasgow Live

Glasgow cleansing workers warn strike action could hit world cycling championships

As Audit Scotland raise concerns about finances for councils across Scotland, a Union leader warned Glasgow cleansing workers needed a better deal and called on the Scottish Government to provide more funding.

The National (Scotland)

Shipyard at centre of ferry fiasco to be privatised 'as quickly as possible'

THE nationalised shipyard at the centre of an ongoing fiasco around the late and overbudget delivery of two new ferries is to be returned to the…

Insider UK

Yousaf overseeing SNP finances as treasurer steps down

Beattie will also give up his position on Holyrood’s Public Audit Committee

Daily Record

Humza Yousaf must act now as eco response in Scotland not up to scratch

Record View says the reality that Scotland is missing most of its climate goals, most of the time, is stark and shocking.

Get all your
news in one place.

100's of premium titles.
One news app.

Insider UK

'Not clear' what actions will be taken to reduce climate risk

Auditor General urges the Scottish Government to improve its climate set up

The National (Scotland)

New treasurer to be appointed in coming days as Humza Yousaf takes over role

THE First Minister Humza Yousaf will temporarily take over the role of overseeing the SNP's finances following the resignation of treasurer Colin…

The Independent UK

Yousaf overseeing SNP finances as treasurer steps down after arrest

Colin Beattie was arrested on Tuesday and subsequently released without charge ‘pending further investigation’.

Evening Standard

Colin Beattie ‘stepping back’ as SNP treasurer following his arrest and police probe into party finances

Mr Beattie also confirmed he will be ‘stepping back’ from his role on Holyrood‘s Public Audit Committee

The Independent UK

Colin Beattie steps down from SNP treasurer role following arrest

The MSP was arrested on Tuesday but later released without charge ‘pending further investigation’.

The Independent UK

Island communities ‘aggrieved’ that ferries remain undelivered – Forbes

The SNP leadership contender said the situation is ‘completely unacceptable’.

The National (Scotland)

Ferguson Marine bosses slammed over massive bonus payments

BOSSES at the struggling Ferguson Marine shipyard have come under fire for awarding themselves cash bonuses without approval from the Scottish…

1 2 3 4

People

From analysis to the latest developments in health,
read the most diverse news in one place.

Organisations

the Scottish Government

Historic Environment Scotland

127 stories

The Daily Express

90 stories

Read news from The Economist, FT, and more,
with one subscription

Topics

Places

Fourteen days free

Download the app

One app. One membership.
100+ trusted global sources.