The Public Audit Committee looks at reports published by the Auditor General for Scotland to examine whether public money is being spent efficiently and effectively.

On 30 October 2025, the Auditor General for Scotland published the 2024/25 audit of the Scottish Government Consolidated Accounts.

The report says:

"There remain significant pressures for 2025/26 with the achievement of a balanced financial outturn not yet certain. Many of the actions being taken are short term and do not support the fiscal sustainability of the Scottish public sector.

Additional transparency on the medium-term financial position has been provided by the publication of key documents in June 2025. More detailed delivery plans, supported by robust governance arrangements, are required. These must result in changes to the design and delivery of public services, including an affordable public service workforce."

Read the report on Audit Scotland's website