On 8 December 2022, the Auditor General for Scotland published the 2021/22 audit of the Crofting Commission.
The report says:
"The Commission has acted quickly to address the leadership and governance issues reported in the 2020/21 audit.
All recommendations from the 2020/21 audit have been fully implemented.
This includes revising and clarifying roles and decision-making responsibilities, establishing a more formal budget-setting process, and concluding an independent review of workforce needs.
It is important that the Commission maintains the positive momentum it has demonstrated to date".
Read the report on Audit Scotland's website
Information about the Public Audit Committee's consideration of the report can be found below.
The Committee will take evidence from:
Stephen Boyle, the Auditor General for Scotland; Pat Kenny, Director Audit and Assurance, Deloitte LLP; and Kirsty Ridd, Audit Manager, Audit Scotland.
Read the agenda and meeting papers, 2 February 2023
Read the Official Report, 2 February 2023
Read the meeting minutes, 2 February 2023
Decision: The Committee agreed to write to the Crofting Commission once follow-up information has been received from Audit Scotland.
Decision: The Committee agreed at its meeting on 27 April to close its scrutiny of the 2021/22 audit of the Crofting Commission.