Public Audit Committee
Minutes: 23 September 2021
Thursday, 23 September 2021
4th Meeting, 2021
Start time: 09:00am
Location: T1.60-CR4 The Clerk Maxwell Room
Published: Thursday, 23 September 2021
Minutes
1. Decision on taking business in private:
The Committee agreed to take item 3 in private.
2. Scotland's colleges 2020:
The Committee took evidence from—
David Belsey, Assistant Secretary, Educational Institute of Scotland;
Stephen Boyle, Auditor General for Scotland ;
Matt Crilly, President, National Union of Students Scotland;
Audrey Cumberford, Interim Chair, College Principals' Group;
Gillian Ritchie, Interim Strategic Director, Scrutiny, Education Scotland;
Shona Struthers, Chief Executive, Colleges Scotland;
Karen Watt, Chief Executive, Scottish Funding Council.
3. Scotland's colleges 2020:
The Committee considered the evidence heard at agenda item 2 and agreed to write to the Scottish Government on issues raised during the meeting.