Shows
Audit Scotland podcastsFinances of Scottish universitiesAdam Bullough discusses some of the issues in our new report about finances of Scottish universities.
The full report and other information is on our website: https://www.audit-scotland.gov.uk/report/finances-of-scottish-universities
2019-09-1902 min
Audit Scotland podcastsNHS workforce planningThe second report in our series looks at the clinical workforce in general practice in Scotland. Dharshi Santhakumaran talks about the issues in the report.
The full report and other information is on our website: https://www.audit-scotland.gov.uk/report/nhs-workforce-planning-part-2
2019-08-2903 min
Audit Scotland podcastsPerth and Kinross Council Best ValueOur latest Best Value report on Perth and Kinross Council found the council has improved at a steady pace. Elma Murray, Deputy Chair of the Accounts Commission, explains more.
The full report and other information is on our website: https://www.audit-scotland.gov.uk/report/best-value-assurance-report-perth-and-kinross-council
2019-08-2203 min
Audit Scotland podcastsMidlothian Council Best ValueTim Mackay, member of the Accounts Commission, explains the issues the Commission found in its report on Midlothian Council.
The full report and other information is on our website: https://www.audit-scotland.gov.uk/report/best-value-assurance-report-midlothian-council
2019-07-1501 min
Audit Scotland podcastsClackmannanshire Council Best ValueStephen Moore, member of the Accounts Commission, talks about the findings in a follow-up to last year's report on Clackmannanshire Council.
The full report and other information is on our website: https://www.audit-scotland.gov.uk/report/best-value-assurance-report-clackmannanshire-council-progress-report
2019-07-1502 min
Audit Scotland podcastsScottish Public Pensions AgencyFiona Ivison talks about a new report on the difficulties the Scottish Public Pensions Agency experienced with an IT project.
The full report and other information is on our website: https://www.audit-scotland.gov.uk/report/scottish-public-pensions-agency-update-on-management-of-ps-pensions-project
2019-07-1502 min
Audit Scotland podcastsNorth Lanarkshire Council Best ValuePaul Reilly, Secretary to the Accounts Commission, talks about the findings in a new report about North Lanarkshire Council.
The full report and other information is on our website: https://www.audit-scotland.gov.uk/report/best-value-assurance-report-north-lanarkshire-council
2019-07-1104 min
Audit Scotland podcastsStirling Council Best ValueRonnie Hinds, deputy chair of the Accounts Commission, gives a brief overview of a new report on Stirling Council and why it matters to local people.
The full report and other information is on our website: https://www.audit-scotland.gov.uk/report/best-value-assurance-report-south-lanarkshire-council
2019-07-1104 min
Audit Scotland podcastsSouth Lanarkshire Council Best ValueGraham Sharp, Chair of the Accounts Commission talks about our latest report on South Lanarkshire Council.
The full report and other information is on our website: https://www.audit-scotland.gov.uk/report/best-value-assurance-report-south-lanarkshire-council
2019-07-1102 min
Audit Scotland podcastsEnabling digital governmentOur new report looks at the progress being made in enabling and building a digital government. Morag Campsie and Gemma Diamond talk about what they found.
The full report and other information is available on our website at
https://www.audit-scotland.gov.uk/report/enabling-digital-government
2019-06-2003 min
Audit Scotland podcastsScotland's colleges 2019Mark McCabe talks about our latest annual overview of colleges in Scotland.
The full report and other information is available on our website at
https://www.audit-scotland.gov.uk/report/scotlands-colleges-2019
2019-06-0402 min
Audit Scotland podcastsSocial securityOur latest report looks at the progress the Scottish Government is making in handling its new social security powers and responsibilities. Gemma Diamond and Kirsty Ridd talk about what they've found.
The full report and other information is available on our website at
http://www.audit-scotland.gov.uk/report/social-security-implementing-the-devolved-powers
2019-05-0209 min
Audit Scotland podcastsLocal government in Scotland: Challenges and performance 2019Graham Sharp, Chair of the Accounts Commission, discusses the Commission's annual overview report on the challenges facing local government in Scotland and how they’re performing.
The full report and other information is available on our website at www.audit-scotland.gov.uk.
2019-04-1004 min
Audit Scotland podcastsLocal government in Scotland: Financial overview 2017/18The Accounts Commission's financial overview of Scottish councils looks at how councils have managed their budgets for 2017/18. Graham Sharp, Accounts Commission Chair, talks about the report.
The full report and other information is available on our website at www.audit-scotland.gov.uk.
2019-04-1002 min
Audit Scotland podcastsHealth and social care integration: update on progressIn our second report on the integration of health and social care services in Scotland, Leigh Johnston looks at the progress made so far.
The full report and other information is available on our website at www.audit-scotland.gov.uk.
2019-04-0903 min
Audit Scotland podcastsNHS in Scotland 2018Our annual overview of the NHS in Scotland found that challenges continue to intensify and immediate action is needed to shift the NHS towards long-term, fundamental change. Kirsty Whyte discusses some of the issues.
The full report and other information is available on our website at www.audit-scotland.gov.uk.
2019-04-0904 min
Audit Scotland podcastsSuperfast broadband for Scotland: further progress updateAshleigh Madjitey talks about our latest progress report on the Scottish Government's plans for rolling out fibre broadband across Scotland.
The full report and other information is available on our website at www.audit-scotland.gov.uk.
2019-04-0802 min
Audit Scotland podcastsChildren and young people's mental healthOur report looked at the mental health system serving Scotland’s young people. Dharshi Santhakumaran talks about some of the issues raised.
The full report and other information is available on our website at www.audit-scotland.gov.uk.
2019-04-0802 min
Audit Scotland podcastsForth Replacement CrossingOur report looked at the management of the £1.3bn Queensferry Crossing project. Jillian Matthew, who worked on the report, discussed whether the project was value for money and how well the project was managed.
The full report and other information is available on our website at www.audit-scotland.gov.uk.
2018-08-1605 min