The Auditor General strongly, with no qualifications, commends the Scottish Government on its ‘sound’ management of the economy. The lowest under-spend since devolution.

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I’ll keep this short as it’s not a particularly riveting read for the non-accountants among us.
When reporting negatively, the Scottish Auditor General doesn’t hold back so this praise is worth remarking upon. She:

  • said the Scottish Government produced a sound financial report for 2016/17 and managed its budget effectively;
  • highlights the Scottish Government’s good record of financial management and reporting;
  • said her independent audit opinion on the 2016/17 accounts is unqualified.
  • Said the Scottish Government managed its overall 2016/17 budget of £33.96 billion well, reporting a small underspend of £85 million.

Noting some of these words that I’ve emboldened, this is a glowing report for a government that clearly knows what it’s doing. Who in the Labour or Tory cohorts do you imagine could match this competence? Go through the faces and see if you can keep a straight one yourself.

http://www.audit-scotland.gov.uk/uploads/docs/report/2017/s22_170928_scottish_gov_pr.pdf

10 thoughts on “The Auditor General strongly, with no qualifications, commends the Scottish Government on its ‘sound’ management of the economy. The lowest under-spend since devolution.”

  1. macgilleleabhar's avatar macgilleleabhar September 30, 2017 / 11:37 am

    Looks as if the Scottish Government is doing its day job very well.
    Is it possible that the main stream media in Scotland is “Reporting” a load of Jackie Bailie?

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  2. William Henderson's avatar William Henderson September 30, 2017 / 3:47 pm

    Quelle surprise! Searched the BBC and the papers for a mention but nothing – nada – zilch!

    Have you a scoop on your hands?

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    • johnrobertson834's avatar johnrobertson834 September 30, 2017 / 5:28 pm

      Looks like it. They’re usually quite keen to refer to her more crtical reports

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  3. Paul Pacey's avatar Paul Pacey September 30, 2017 / 5:32 pm

    Who appoints this person and who does she report to?

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