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Ferguson Marine bosses slammed over bonus payments as shipyard faces uncertain future

Audit Scotland said it was still unclear when two car ferries would finally be completed and how much they would cost.

Daily Record

Conservatives called out for creating 'hand-knitted' cabinet post for Councillor Bob Shields

The council also merged two scrutiny panels after another major decision goes to Provost's casting vote.

Daily Record

Sturgeon’s successor ‘cannot survive’ without resolving NHS workforce crisis, Scottish Labour warns

Warnings come as an Audit Scotland report said recruitment targets were ‘unlikely to be met’

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Sturgeon’s successor must prioritise NHS workforce crisis – Labour

The warnings come as an Audit Scotland report recently said recruitment targets were “unlikely to be met”.

The Independent UK

Stark warning that 'millions more' in taxpayers' cash will need to be spent if Prestwick Airport remains in public ownership

Audit Scotland have said to MSP's that even more taxpayers' cash will be required if Prestwick Airport is to remain supported and under public ownership.

Daily Record

East Lothian charity fund to help the poor gave just £70 to two people last year

The local authority announced plans to review 46 trusts it oversees with assets of more than £3.5million in 2018 but four years on Audit Scotland is calling on the council to make more progress

Edinburgh Live

Health Secretary rejects call for auditors to investigate ‘informal’ NHS meeting

SCOTLAND’S Health Secretary has rejected calls by the Tories for auditors to investigate an NHS discussion on introducing a “two-tier”…

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Two-tier health system talks should be investigated, demand Scottish Tories

Tory MSP Craig Hoy has called for Audit Scotland to look at the circumstances of the meeting.

The Independent UK

Scotland at risk of first-ever budget overspend, watchdog warns

SCOTLAND is at risk of seeing its first ever budget overspend since devolution, auditors have warned.

The National (Scotland)

Frustrated Scottish islanders consider running own ferry service

Mull and Iona islanders want to replace ferries run by state-owned CalMac after years of ‘inefficiency’

The Guardian - UK

National Care Service start-up costs could be far higher than Scottish Government estimates

SNP ministers are pressing forward with plans to create a National Care Service which would see industry bosses answer to Holyrood instead of local councils.

Daily Record

Estimated costs of National Care Service 'significantly understated'

ESTIMATED costs around the National Care Service Bill are “likely to significantly understate” the actual costs which could face the Scottish…

The National (Scotland)

More than a quarter of Dumfries and Galloway children living in poverty

Audit Scotland has called on the Scottish Government to work "quickly" with partners to address the issue

Daily Record

Kirsty Strickland: What energy crisis? It's Groundhog Day for ferries at FMQs

Hello and welcome to the year 2052. Sea levels have risen dramatically, Liz Truss is still on the run, and Douglas Ross is talking about ferry…

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Nicola Sturgeon says Douglas Ross 'making things up' in heated clash over ferries

DOUGLAS Ross was accused of “making up” statements from the First Minister as the two clashed over the ongoing ferry debacle.

Daily Record

SNP ministers under pressure to call in police over ferry fiasco deal

Following a bombshell BBC documentary the Scottish Tories have called on Police Scotland to intervene to look at the fiasco.

The National (Scotland)

Scottish colleges ‘must change’ to be financially stable, auditor general says

COLLEGES in Scotland need change to ensure more students graduate and the sector is financially stable in the long term, Scotland’s Auditor…

The National (Scotland)

Kate Forbes dismantles critics' attacks over Covid cash problems

THE Finance Secretary has hit back over criticism of the Scottish Government after a new report found problems with the ways in which Covid-19 funds…

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Anas Sarwar slammed for 'not doing his homework' over Audit Scotland funding

The Scottish Labour leader tried to claim the Scottish Government are 'clipping the wings' of Audit Scotland to cover-up for failures

Insider UK

Audit Scotland warns that clarity on Covid spending 'remains vital'

Finance Secretary responds that the pandemic created economic challenges on an unprecedented scale

Daily Record

Council has 'no clear plan' to address possible £69m funding black hole, says financial scrutiny body

Details are contained within the best value assurance report, prepared by Audit Scotland, as local authority urged to get to grips with issue.

The National (Scotland)

Scottish social security to support over a million people

Over £3.9 billion will benefit more than a million people across Scotland social security, in what Audit Scotland have described as a…

Daily Record

New PIP-style benefit projected to support 475,000 more people in next five years

A phased rollout of Adult Disability Payment began in March.

Insider UK

Scottish Government finds 'missing' document showing who approved Ferguson ferries

Emails show that John Swinney was involved in the sign off, raising calls for a public inquiry

Insider UK

Ex-Ferguson Marine staff can speak to watchdog about ferries - Sturgeon

First Minister and Scottish Conservative leader clash over ferries fiasco latest

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