Ministers must be transparent on spending £755m ScotWind cash, says watchdog Audit Scotland said the Scottish Government has to be clearer about the ‘high risk and reward’ project. Evening Standard · Sep 16
What is the £5 billion 'black hole' in the Scottish public finances? THE Auditor General has said that the “hardest work remains” as the Scottish Government grapples with an almost £5 billion “black hole” in… The National (Scotland) · Aug 26
Digital exclusion report warns 15% of adults do not have skills to get online A report from the Auditor General for Scotland and the Accounts Commission called for action to ensure Scots can access the internet. The Independent UK · Aug 21, 2024
FM says there should be no more Ferguson bonuses as bosses being paid this year One instalment of a bonus for to senior staff at the yard has been paid with another expected in June. The Independent UK · Apr 27, 2023
Watchdog unsure if Ferguson Marine bonus cash can be recovered The Auditor General appeared before the Public Audit Committee yesterday Insider UK · Apr 27, 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
Sydney beaches covered in filthy debris after Hawkesbury River flooding Communities in Sydney's north find debris washed up on their beaches from the devastating flooding of the Hawkesbury River, prompting a warning for local residents. ABC News · Jul 8, 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) · Jul 7, 2022
Lanarkshire college fraud and bullying claims 'could be a matter for police' Claims of intimidation, bullying and fraud at South Lanarkshire College have again come under the scrutiny of the Scottish Parliament. Daily Record · May 16, 2022
Ex-Ferguson Marine staff can speak to watchdog about ferries - Sturgeon First Minister and Scottish Conservative leader clash over ferries fiasco latest Insider UK · Apr 29, 2022
Fresh calls for light to be shone on 'serious issues' at troubled Lanarkshire college Damning allegations of fraud and theft at a Lanarkshire college have again come under the spotlight at the Scottish Parliament Daily Record · Apr 22, 2022
Cal Mac ferries scandal deepens after watchdog criticises lack of documents The construction of two ferries at a Scottish Government-owned shipyard has run massively over budget. Daily Record · Apr 21, 2022
Auditor General expresses ‘frustration’ at lack of documents on ferry scandal The Glen Sannox and the as-yet-unnamed hull 802 are now expected to be completed between March and May 2023 and between October and December 2023 Insider UK · Apr 21, 2022
Insider UK · Mar 23, 2022 Auditor reveals Ferguson Marine ferries to cost taxpayers almost £240 million Report states delays have “frustrated island communities and weakened resilience across Scotland’s ferry network”
The Independent UK · Mar 3, 2022 Social care improvements needed well before National Care Service, MSPs told Auditor General Stephen Boyle said problems with the recruitment and retention of staff must be urgently addressed.
The Independent UK · Feb 8, 2022 Scottish Canals forced to revalue all assets after financial reporting failures The public body responsible for maintaining Scotland’s five canals failed to provide valuations for an estimated £51 million of specialist equipment.
Insider UK · Jan 20, 2022 Auditor General demands 'urgent' action from Scottish Government on skills planning SNP criticised for a lack of joined-up approach with relevant development agencies