Audit Scotland
Colleges coped well with significant reforms but still face challenges
April 2, 2015
Scotland's colleges maintained sound finances and learning while undergoing significant reforms. The sector must now prepare to...
Better reporting and scrutiny needed for council borrowing
March 19, 2015
Borrowing is a major source of funding for councils to invest in key services like schools or roads. Councils are meeting...
Fast changing environment for public finances strengthens need for transparent and comprehensive reporting
March 17, 2015
A substantially changed environment for public finances means that the case for financial transparency within a robust fiscal...
Games delivered successfully and under budget
March 12, 2015
The 2014 Commonwealth Games cost the public sector £37.2 million less than budgeted. The project had strong leadership and...
Even tougher years ahead for councils
March 5, 2015
Councils have managed financial pressures well but face increasingly difficult challenges and tough decisions to balance their...
Clearer picture is needed of what broadband roll-out will deliver
February 26, 2015
The public need to be given clearer information on the coverage and range of speeds that development of a superfast broadband...
Clear and robust plans should be next step for Glasgow Prestwick Airport
February 24, 2015
A new report by Audit Scotland states that the process followed by the Scottish Government in its purchase of Glasgow Prestwick...