On Thursday we'll take evidence from GEOAmey Limited, following the 2022/23 audit of the Scottish Prison Service.

We'll also hear from Scottish Government Net Zero Director-General on Stephen Boyle 'Decarbonising heat in homes' report.

Watch live from 9am: ow.ly/Qmni50R1X1f

Closing soon: Executive Director of Performance Audit and Best Value.

Our work covers about £59 billion of public spending, almost 300 public sector accounts, and the services and projects that affect all people and communities in Scotland.

Join us: bit.ly/Executive_Dire…

Around 40% of Scotland's budget goes on health spending.

Without change, it's forecast to get closer to 50%, which means less money for other vital public services.

It's why I've called for a clear vision for health and social care: bit.ly/3vpVofi

On Thursday we'll take evidence from Scottish Government and WICS following the 2022/23 audit of the Water Industry Commission for Scotland.

We'll then hear from the Stephen Boyle regarding his report, 'NHS in Scotland 2023'.

Watch live from 9:00am 📺 ow.ly/GwPB50QWvyr

On Thursday we’ll take evidence from Wendy Sinclair-Gieben of HMIPS following the 2022/23 audit of the Scottish Prison Service. We’ll then hear from the Stephen Boyle on the National Strategy for Economic Transformation.

Watch live from 9am: ow.ly/NAEe50QRBWu

This week, Scottish Fiscal Commission we'll publish our latest Fiscal Sustainability report. Unmitigated climate change will have catastrophic impacts upon economy, society & public finances. Which is why we need a fiscal plan to deliver on net zero and manage risks for Scottish Government budget....

A step change in the scale and pace of activity is needed if Scottish Government is to phase out fossil fuel heating systems by 2045.

You can read more in my report from earlier this year: bit.ly/3wEvHIf

The Committee will also hear from Stephen Boyle on his report 'Decarbonising heat in homes'.

Read the report here: ow.ly/kQcV50QIEtm

Watch the session: ow.ly/NzZI50QIEtl

This week the Committee will take evidence from NHS Forth Valley on the 2022/23 audit of NHS Forth Valley by Stephen Boyle.

Read his report: ow.ly/YtHy50QIEth

Watch the session live from 9am: ow.ly/YtHy50QIEth

Holyrood's financial powers mean Scottish Government's been able to take a different path on tax to other UK nations.

But that means there's an increased need to understand how tax policy will impact on future budgets.

You can read more here: bit.ly/4bQtdqc

Growing demand and increased costs have added to the pressure on Scotland's NHS.

Change is needed.

And Scottish Government needs to develop a clear national strategy to deliver it.

My new report: bit.ly/NHS_in_Scotlan…

.Scottish Government’s 10-year economic strategy currently lacks collective political leadership and clear targets.

The government also needs to better understand what its plans will cost.

More below and read my report here: bit.ly/National_Strat…

The Scottish Government will not be able to phase out fossil-fuel home heating systems by 2045 unless it significantly increases the scale and pace of activity.

Full details in my new report: bit.ly/Decarbonising_…

The National Audit Office today reports on HM Revenue & Customs’s management of Scottish income tax.

I've also produced an assurance report on National Audit Office’s Scottish income tax work.

You can read both reports here:

bit.ly/Scottish_Incom…

Auditors have found unacceptable use of public funds by senior officials WICS

They include high expenses claims approved without itemised receipts.

And nearly £80k spent on a Harvard training course.

Full details: bit.ly/Water_Industry…

Are you a third-year accountancy student on track for an honours degree? Interested in spending summer 2024 with us?

Find out how you could join our Summer Internship in Audit and help your CV stand out: bit.ly/3LGlTSS

Applications for our school or college leaver programme 2024 are open!

Earn a competitive salary while gaining on-the-job experience as you complete your Chartered Accountancy qualification with ICAS.

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Scotland’s prison system is facing considerable risks:

• The company hired to escort prisoners is delivering a poor service
• The prison population is rising
• Some older prisons are no longer fit-for-purpose.

More in Stephen Boyle’s new report: bit.ly/Scottish_Priso…

Scotland’s prison system is facing considerable risks which can’t be resolved by the Scottish Prison Service alone.

Close working between Scottish Prison Service, Scottish Government and their justice partners is essential to ensure prison services are safe and secure:
bit.ly/Scottish_Priso…

Scotland's public services are not affordable in their current shape, and reform is a must.

The pillars of reform Scottish Government has laid out -workforce, estate, digitalisation - all have merit.

But we now need to see a clear plan.

My report: bit.ly/47MROKe