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…

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].

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

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…

In our new report, we find that Moray Council’s plans to change the way it works must be implemented more quickly.

To achieve this, it must address staffing issues.

Read the report here: bit.ly/Moray_Council_…

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…

Moray Council’s plans to transform how it works must set out clear targets and deadlines.

Unless this happens, the council will fail to identify savings needed to tackle a budget gap of over £31 million.

Our new report on Moray Council: bit.ly/Moray_Council_…

Do you live in Moray?

Or know someone who does?

We’ve been looking at how Moray Council is performing and will publish our findings tomorrow.

Follow us here for more.

We have launched our new website.

The refreshed look is simpler and clearer, designed with user experience in mind.

Visit audit.scot for more.

Integration Joint Boards are responsible for the strategic planning and commissioning for vital social care and community health services across our communities.

Our report will assess their performance and the outcomes for service users.

Audit scope: bit.ly/IJB_audit_scope

Decarbonising the transport sector is vital to Scottish Government's 2045 net zero emissions target.

A joint Accounts Commission and Stephen Boyle report later this year will look at the progress of Scottish Government and councils in delivering the target to reduce car use.

More: bit.ly/Sustainable_Tr…

On #InternationalWomensDay , Accounts Commission members Nichola Brown and Carol Evans share some inspiring thoughts with us.

They tell us how they #InspireInclusion in their lives, through charity work and awareness-raising.

#IWD2024

We've just finished a busy March meeting - find out more from Accounts Commission member Nichola Brown below.

As Nichola mentions, we have a joint report with Stephen Boyle on digital exclusion coming out this Spring. For now here's the audit scope: bit.ly/Digital_Exclus…