Public Audit Committee
National Strategy for Economic Transformation
Background
On 8 February 2024, the Auditor General for Scotland published the National Strategy for Economic Transformation.
The report says:
"Under the Fiscal Framework, Scottish public finances are now more closely linked to how Scotland’s economy performs relative to the rest of the UK. This makes it all the more important for the Scottish Government to achieve the economic performance ambitions in its National Strategy for Economic Transformation (NSET). If the Scottish Government does not achieve improved economic performance, there will be further pressure on Scotland’s public finances".
Read the report on Audit Scotland's website
Information about the Public Audit Committee's consideration of the report can be found below.
Meetings
14 March 2024
The Committee took evidence from:
Stephen Boyle, the Auditor General for Scotland; Cornilius Chikwama, Audit Director; Catherine Young, Senior Manager; and Kirsty Ridd, Audit Manager, Audit Scotland.
Read the agenda and meeting papers, 14 March 2024
Read the Official Report, 14 March 2024
Read the meeting minutes, 14 March 2024
Decision: The Committee agreed to invite the Scottish Government to give oral evidence at a future meeting.
9 May 2024
The Committee took evidence from:
Gregor Irwin, Director-General Economy; Aidan Grisewood, Director of Jobs and Wellbeing Economy; and Colin Cook, Director of Economic Development, Scottish Government.
Followed by:
Stephen Boyle, the Auditor General for Scotland; Cornilius Chikwama, Audit Director; Catherine Young, Senior Manager; and Kirsty Ridd, Audit Manager, Audit Scotland.
Read the agenda and meeting papers, 9 May 2024
Read the Official Report, 9 May 2024
Read the meeting minutes, 9 May 2024
Decision: The Committee considered the evidence heard at agenda items 2 and 3 and agreed to await follow-up written information from the Scottish Government before considering its next steps.