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 · Apr 19, 2023
Island communities ‘aggrieved’ that ferries remain undelivered – Forbes The SNP leadership contender said the situation is ‘completely unacceptable’. The Independent UK · Mar 15, 2023
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… The National (Scotland) · Mar 14, 2023
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 · Mar 14, 2023
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 · Mar 7, 2023
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’ The Independent UK · Mar 7, 2023
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 · Mar 7, 2023
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 · Jan 23, 2023
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 · Dec 6, 2022
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”… The National (Scotland) · Nov 22, 2022
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 · Nov 22, 2022
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) · Nov 17, 2022
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 · Nov 3, 2022
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 · Nov 1, 2022
The National (Scotland) · Oct 31, 2022 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…
Daily Record · Oct 10, 2022 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
The National (Scotland) · Sep 29, 2022 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…
The National (Scotland) · Sep 29, 2022 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 · Sep 28, 2022 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) · Jul 7, 2022 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) · Jun 16, 2022 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…
The National (Scotland) · Jun 16, 2022 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 · Jun 15, 2022 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 · Jun 14, 2022 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) · May 19, 2022 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…