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We help the Auditor General and the Accounts Commission ensure that public money is spent efficiently and effectively. https://bit.ly/Our_SM_Policy

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Text says: The 2023/24 audit of Clackmannanshire Council. Continued late reporting of audited accounts.

Text says: "An absence of up-to-date audited financial information is a significant risk and concern as the council makes decisions about how local money is spent." Jo Armstrong, Chair of the Accounts Commission. Image: Head and shoulders photo of Jo Armstrong.

Image: The front covers of Audit Scotland's four annual reports: Annual report and accounts, Quality of public audit in Scotland, Correspondence and whistleblowing, Audit quality.

Text says: Code of Audit Practice 2026

Image shows report front cover. Text says: Delivering for the future. Transformation: How councils are redesigning and delivering more efficient services.

Text says: Pre-election period. Scottish Parliament Election. 7 May 2026.

Text says: School or college leaver. “I love the way that different sections of the financial statements are all interlinked – it’s like piecing together a jigsaw puzzle.” Amber Hawkins, Trainee Auditor. Image: Photo of a person looking at the camera, smiling.

Text says: “This cyber-attack shows how exposed local government is, and the urgent need to test resilience and recovery arrangements. Councils need to assume that it is a case of when, not if, they are attacked”. Jo Armstrong, Chair of the Accounts Commission.

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Quote from Stephen Boyle, Auditor General: "The Scottish Government needs to be more transparent with the public and Parliament about the net impact of its tax choices on the Scottish budget". Image of Stephen Boyle is shown.

Text says: Graduates. Graduate Trainee Auditors. Applications now open for an October 2026 start.

"For both health boards, effective leadership and close working with the Scottish Government and other partners will be vital to improving their financial sustainability and the delivery of services". Stephen Boyle, Auditor General. Image of Stephen Boyle is shown.

Text says: Future work. Image: Photo of a stethoscope on top of a keyboard. The image is zoomed in so that only part of both items is visible.

Text says: The 2023/24 audit of UHI Perth. Image: digital illustration of a magnifying glass resting on a closed book.

Text says: Recruitment. Senior HR Advisor (12-month FTC). If you are currently working as an experienced HR Advisor and are considering your next career move, we would like to hear from you. Closing date:
Sunday, 26 October 2025.

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Image displays quote from the Auditor General, Stephen Boyle: "Funding has reduced and the demands on the sector are changing, with fewer older students enrolling, increasing competition from universities, and the impact of digital technology on delivering teaching". Image of the Auditor General is also shown.

Text says: "The Scottish Government needs to set out how the gap will be managed over the medium-term, and how this gap will impact on the lives of disabled people." Stephen Boyle, Auditor General. Image: Head and shoulders photo of Stephen Boyle.

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Quote from the Auditor General, Stephen Boyle: "It needs to continue to work with the University of the Highlands and Islands and Scottish Funding Council to strengthen how the college operates...alongside finalising and implementing a robust financial recovery plan". Photo of Stephen Boyle is also shown.

£2.6 billion spent on Adult Disability Payment in 2023/24

£141 million funding gap

£770 million forecast funding gap by 2029/30

Read more in Adult Disability Payment report

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Text on image says: "It is alarming to see reports which need to consider the lawfulness of actions within councils, and such circumstances do little to reassure taxpayers about how public money is being used". Andrew Burns, Accounts Commission Deputy Chair. Image of Andrew Burns displayed alongside quote.

Text on image: Flooding in communities. Moving towards flood resilience. Image also shows pair of red wellies walking through water. Auditor General and Accounts Commission logos also shown.

Text says: Our work and impact. Annual review 2024/25.

Text says: John Cornett appointed CIPFA President. Image: head and shoulders photo of John Cornett.

Text says: Best Value - Renfrewshire Council. Image: a blue icon representing the borders of Renfrewshire Council. In the background are four other icons in a lighter blue: a pound sign, a magnifying glass, people and cogs.

Text says: Future work. Image: A magnifying glass on top of a sheet of paper. On the paper is a partially visible line graph.

Text says: Briefing. Local government budgets 2025/26.
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Image: Report cover of Diversity, equality and inclusion strategy 2025–29 and image of the webpage for Mainstreaming equality progress report 2023-25.