Minutes: 03 March 2022

1. Decision on taking business in private:

The Committee agreed to take items 3 and 4 in private.

2. Social Care Briefing:

The Committee took evidence from—

Stephen Boyle, Auditor General for Scotland;

     Antony Clark, Interim Director of Performance Audit and Best Value; and

Shelagh Stewart, Audit Manager, Performance Audit and Best Value, Audit Scotland.

3. Social Care Briefing:

The Committee considered the evidence heard at agenda item 2 and took further evidence from—

Stephen Boyle, Auditor General for Scotland;

Antony Clark, Interim Director of Performance Audit and Best Value; and

Shelagh Stewart, Audit Manager, Performance Audit and Best Value, Audit Scotland. 

The Committee agreed to invite the Scottish Government and COSLA to give oral evidence at a future meeting.

4. Work programme:

The Committee considered its work programme.