Audit Scotland16 Dec 2025Troubled heritage body told to address 'unacceptable' governanceThe auditor general has issued a strongly critical report on Historic Environment Scotland following a period of "significant instability".16 Dec 20254 Dec 2025Seven health boards given £230m bailout loans despite record fundingDespite record levels of NHS funding, seven health boards needed government help to balance their books last year.4 Dec 20258 Oct 2025Government care plan progressing 'too slowly' - watchdogsA joint report has found confusion over care reform delivery and a lack of clarity around funding. 8 Oct 202518 Sep 2025No plan to plug £770m disability benefits gap - watchdogAudit Scotland said there was no strategy in place to manage risks from any UK decisions on benefit spending.18 Sep 202516 May 2025Lavish spending at water watchdog was unacceptable, says reportThousands of pounds worth of public money was claimed as expenses by management at the Water Industry Commission for Scotland.16 May 202527 Feb 2025'Failure to plan' over soaring pupil support needsAudit Scotland says 40% of Scottish pupils now receive extra help in the classroom.27 Feb 202510 Dec 2024Water body boss departure cost public purse £105kAlan Sutherland, who quit last year following a Harvard Business School expenses scandal, was paid £86,000.10 Dec 20243 Dec 2024Scottish NHS reform 'urgently needed' - watchdogAudit Scotland says decisions may needed about whether some services can be provided by the NHS.3 Dec 202421 Nov 2024Warning over short-term fixes to Scotland's budgetAudit Scotland said the Scottish government had 'no plan' to continue higher pay for public staff in the future.21 Nov 2024...
