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Taxpayers charged thousands for civil servants' Christmas vouchers

SCOTLAND’S water watchdog has been accused of “unacceptable” use of public money after spending £2600 on Christmas vouchers.

The National (Scotland)

Rangers malicious prosecution payouts could top £60m

Auditors said the Crown Office has allocated a total of £60.5 million in unplanned costs.

The Independent UK

Scottish Government was 'quick to respond to inflation but long-term reforms needed'

THE Scottish Government “responded quickly” to inflation but urgent reform is needed to public services, auditors have said.

The National (Scotland)

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Financial sustainability of colleges at risk, warns watchdog

Audit Scotland said the sector’s funding has been cut by 8.5% in real terms while costs have increased.

The Independent UK

East Lothian Council 'does not have expertise' to handle £3m trust funds

The council launched a review of its trust funds stewardship five years ago and has now said it does not have the in house expertise to administer them

Edinburgh Live

Auditors say several East Lothian Council finance controls show 'weaknesses'

Audit Scotland says its fees were based on the council having 'robust' internal controls throughout the year and will be revised after several were ruled unreliable

Edinburgh Live

East Lothian charity set up to help the poor under fire over 'lack of activity'

The Dr Bruce Fund was established more than 200 years ago to help the town's poorest residents but in recent years it has only issued small grants to two people and auditors have now warned East Lothian Council its trustees are at risk of failing to meet their responsibilities

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Watchdog praises Scottish Government for flagship policy's implementation

THE Scottish Government and councils have done well to implement the flagship childcare expansion policy, a watchdog has said.

The National (Scotland)

Glasgow cleansing workers warn strike action could hit world cycling championships

As Audit Scotland raise concerns about finances for councils across Scotland, a Union leader warned Glasgow cleansing workers needed a better deal and called on the Scottish Government to provide more funding.

Glasgow Live

Shipyard at centre of ferry fiasco to be privatised 'as quickly as possible'

THE nationalised shipyard at the centre of an ongoing fiasco around the late and overbudget delivery of two new ferries is to be returned to the…

The National (Scotland)

Yousaf overseeing SNP finances as treasurer steps down

Beattie will also give up his position on Holyrood’s Public Audit Committee

Insider UK

Humza Yousaf must act now as eco response in Scotland not up to scratch

Record View says the reality that Scotland is missing most of its climate goals, most of the time, is stark and shocking.

Daily Record

'Not clear' what actions will be taken to reduce climate risk

Auditor General urges the Scottish Government to improve its climate set up

Insider UK

New treasurer to be appointed in coming days as Humza Yousaf takes over role

THE First Minister Humza Yousaf will temporarily take over the role of overseeing the SNP's finances following the resignation of treasurer Colin…

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Yousaf overseeing SNP finances as treasurer steps down after arrest

Colin Beattie was arrested on Tuesday and subsequently released without charge ‘pending further investigation’.

Evening Standard

Colin Beattie ‘stepping back’ as SNP treasurer following his arrest and police probe into party finances

Mr Beattie also confirmed he will be ‘stepping back’ from his role on Holyrood‘s Public Audit Committee

The Independent UK

Colin Beattie steps down from SNP treasurer role following arrest

The MSP was arrested on Tuesday but later released without charge ‘pending further investigation’.

The Independent UK

Island communities ‘aggrieved’ that ferries remain undelivered – Forbes

The SNP leadership contender said the situation is ‘completely unacceptable’.

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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…

Daily Record

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

Conservatives called out for creating 'hand-knitted' cabinet post for Councillor Bob Shields

The council also merged two scrutiny panels after another major decision goes to Provost's casting vote.

The Independent UK

Sturgeon’s successor ‘cannot survive’ without resolving NHS workforce crisis, Scottish Labour warns

Warnings come as an Audit Scotland report said recruitment targets were ‘unlikely to be met’

The Independent UK

Sturgeon’s successor must prioritise NHS workforce crisis – Labour

The warnings come as an Audit Scotland report recently said recruitment targets were “unlikely to be met”.

Daily Record

Stark warning that 'millions more' in taxpayers' cash will need to be spent if Prestwick Airport remains in public ownership

Audit Scotland have said to MSP's that even more taxpayers' cash will be required if Prestwick Airport is to remain supported and under public ownership.

Edinburgh Live

East Lothian charity fund to help the poor gave just £70 to two people last year

The local authority announced plans to review 46 trusts it oversees with assets of more than £3.5million in 2018 but four years on Audit Scotland is calling on the council to make more progress

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