There's a parents' guide to Childcare in Scotland on our website.

The handy resource contains information on how funded early learning and childcare works.

It also gives guidance on how to apply.

Visit the Topic page for more: bit.ly/Childcare_In_S…

Do you have a clear understanding of the important issues and risks facing Scotland’s public sector?

Our PABV group looks at areas including climate change, inequalities and digital transformation.

Apply for this Senior Manager role at: bit.ly/Senior_Manager…

Career opportunity!

We're looking for an experienced performance management and corporate governance professional.

The principal responsibilities of the role will be managing and promoting good governance across Audit Scotland.

Apply by Sunday 19 May: bit.ly/Head_of_Perfor…

Services Falkirk Council could be put at risk if the council fails to significantly change how it works and delivers services.

While the council has made improvements, it must now focus on tackling a £62 million budget gap.

Find our new report: bit.ly/Falkirk_Counci…

There's a lack of a complete picture of who is affected by digital exclusion and the effect it has.

In their upcoming joint audit, Accounts Commission and Stephen Boyle will explore this important issue.

You can read the audit scope at: bit.ly/Digital_Exclus…

'The meat's cut off the bone, in terms of efficiency. So now it is about transformation.'

That's what Carol Calder from Audit Scotland, told us during evidence on the local government in Scotland financial bulletin 2022/23.

Watch📺🔽

We're looking for a Leadership Group Support Assistant.

The role is a varied one, and includes diary management, meetings and events planning, and ownership of the Leadership Group Support Team's SharePoint site.

Apply here before Sunday 12 May: bit.ly/Leadership_Gro…

Thanks to the Recovery Hub in Irvine for having us to talk about Stephen Boyle Accounts Commission's future report on drug and alcohol services. Nathalie and Aileen from our team joined a really insightful session with those with lived-experience.

Audit scope: bit.ly/audit_scope_dr…

Looking for one of our reports? You'll get it at audit.scot.

Our newly refreshed search function makes it quick and easy to find what you need.

Click the Publications tab on our website for reports by Audit Scotland, Accounts Commission and Stephen Boyle.

Tomorrow, Jo Armstrong will attend her first Local Government, Housing and Planning Committee as Chair of the Accounts Commission.

Commission members and Audit Scotland colleagues will give evidence on the Local Government Financial bulletin.

Watch the session live from 9am tomorrow: scottishparliament.tv

Do you know about our e-hubs?

Each one pulls together work we've done in a particular area and other resources that might be of interest.

Topics include Childcare and Transforming health and social care.

Visit our website for more: bit.ly/e-Hubs

Andrew Burns has been confirmed as the new deputy chair of the Accounts Commission. Andrew has been a member of the Commission since 2018. His appointment runs until 2026.

We all very much look forward to working with Andrew as he takes up his new role.

bit.ly/Deputy_Chair_A…

There’s still time to apply for this role.

As Auditor, you will research, analyse and audit financial and non-financial data and other evidence to help establish how well public money is being used.

Find out more and apply before Sunday 21 April at:
bit.ly/Auditor_PABV_A…

Our members will get together on Thursday for our April meeting, and one of the items up for discussion is a report on how Falkirk Council is performing.

Full agenda here: bit.ly/Accounts_Commi…

You're welcome to watch the meeting, just email [email protected].

Growing demand and increased costs have added to the pressure on Scotland’s NHS - impacting on both staff and patients.

Most waiting times standards aren’t being met.

More on Stephen Boyle’s annual overview of the NHS in Scotland: bit.ly/NHS_in_Scotlan…

Don't let this opportunity pass you by.

If you are an experienced IT Auditor or come from a technology background and are keen to specialise in audit, take a look at our Senior IT Auditor role profile:

bit.ly/Senior_IT_Audi…

Applications close this Sunday, 14 April.

We are assessing the financial sustainability of Integration Joint Boards, their performance and outcomes for service users.

Our report is scheduled for publication in June 2024.

You can find out more about IJBs here: bit.ly/IJB_audit_scope

If you have strong research and analytical skills then we have the role for you!

As an Auditor, you will lead on distinct areas of audit delivery and build relationships with audited bodies and stakeholders.

Find out more and apply at: bit.ly/Auditor_PABV_A…

In spring 2024, the Accounts Commission and Stephen Boyle will report on how well public bodies are tackling digital exclusion.

The work will explore experiences of digital exclusion and seek to understand how it impacts people.

Read the audit scope: bit.ly/Digital_Exclus…

Today marks the start of #StressAwarenessMonth .

The Stephen Boyle and Accounts Commission reported on adult mental health services in Scotland.

They found that accessing these services remains slow and complicated for many people.

You can read the report at: bit.ly/Adult_Mental_H…