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At the same time there needs to be transparency and accountability around the operation of common frameworks, including effective parliamentary scrutiny.
The Government is always open to ensuring that we are—rightly—held to account by members. That is the very reason why I stood up to move a motion on an amendment to business just a moment ago.
As the executive director, I am the accountable officer. I am assisted by case manager Richard Wilson, who is with me today, and by an office manager and an admin assistant, all of whom are part time.
My argument is that if the cabinet secretary lays an instrument, it should be the cabinet secretary who revokes it; we should not be basing our decisions on a letter from the SPS.
The Committee held evidence sessions with the Scottish Government to explore the accountability and governance arrangements for Major ICT projects and the work of the Digital Assurance Office.
Findings from expert consultations
Various organisations have approached Prevention from different points of view – public health, macroeconomics, accounting, auditing, inequalities to name just a few perspectives.
Improving care experience: Delivering the Promise
The Auditor General and the Accounts Commission published their joint report on 8 October 2025 and the Committee took evidence from both on 5 November 2025.