Audit Scotland

We give independent assurance to the people of Scotland that public money is spent properly, efficiently and effectively.
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http://www.audit-scotland.gov.uk

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Audit Scotland, the Edinburgh-based public sector organisation which gives independent assurance to the people of Scotland that government money is spent properly, efficiently, and effectively. It prides itself on its values of openness, honesty, and transparency.

In order to demonstrate this to employees, the organisation’s CEO, Stephen Boyle, holds informal ‘coffee and chat’ video sessions that are open for everyone to attend. Leaders are also present when inducting new starters, attending team meetings, or supporting charitable activities.

Audit Scotland’s employees are involved in auditing 225 public bodies, including the government, the NHS, police, councils, universities and education centres, local utilities, and committees. To ensure they get the most out of their work, everyone has a values-led role profile, which helps them focus on the purpose of their job, as well as offering a level of flexibility and creativity in how their work is delivered.

The organisation is proudly a 'Disability Confident Employer', which sees it make long-term commitments regarding recruitment, training, retention, consultation and disability awareness. This includes actively looking to attract and recruit disabled people, providing a fully inclusive and accessible recruitment process, and ensuring employees have appropriate disability equality awareness.

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Giving Something Back

85% of staff agreed

My organisation encourages charitable activities

Audit Scotland is now developing a volunteering policy as part of a wider Corporate Social Responsibility statement, to widen the reach of its corporate charity work. Additionally for 2023, Audit Scotland has introduced a fundraising quiz and a book swap in March in aid of an Edinburgh-based literacy charity that helps the homeless.

Leadership

84% of staff agreed

The leader of this organisation runs this organisation based on sound moral principles

Independence, Innovation, Respect, and Integrity are a few of the values and principles important to Audit Scotland. This includes attending induction sessions with new starters, team meetings, and supporting charitable activities. Female members of its senior team have also hosted ‘Women in Leadership' events with colleagues, sharing their career experiences and learning.

My Manager

84% of staff agreed

My manager cares about me as an individual

Audit Scotland has invested in a learning management system which has enhanced how it shares learning content. Additionally, it has incorporated a framework for the six essentials of world-class management: Managing an Audit, Managing Self, Managing Individuals, Managing Teams, Managing Resilience, and Managing Change.

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85% of staff agreed

My organisation encourages charitable activities

Audit Scotland is now developing a volunteering policy as part of a wider Corporate Social Responsibility statement, to widen the reach of its corporate charity work. Additionally for 2023, Audit Scotland has introduced a fundraising quiz and a book swap in March in aid of an Edinburgh-based literacy charity that helps the homeless.

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84% of staff agreed

The leader of this organisation runs this organisation based on sound moral principles

Independence, Innovation, Respect, and Integrity are a few of the values and principles important to Audit Scotland. This includes attending induction sessions with new starters, team meetings, and supporting charitable activities. Female members of its senior team have also hosted ‘Women in Leadership' events with colleagues, sharing their career experiences and learning.

Giving Something Back
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85% of staff agreed

My organisation encourages charitable activities

Audit Scotland is now developing a volunteering policy as part of a wider Corporate Social Responsibility statement, to widen the reach of its corporate charity work. Additionally for 2023, Audit Scotland has introduced a fundraising quiz and a book swap in March in aid of an Edinburgh-based literacy charity that helps the homeless.

Quick Facts

Organisation established in
2000
Total number of UK employees
Number of UK locations
42
Employee average age
43% : 57%
Male : Female employee ratio
71%
Employees earning £35k+
11%
Employee turnover (voluntary)
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Audit Scotland is home to a diverse, dedicated and talented community of professionals, who each play an important role in the successful delivery of world class public audit. We are committed to offering varied and accessible opportunities for colleagues to share their views on what we do and how we work. Their contributions provide vital insight and challenge as we shape our organisation and consider where we can make improvements in future.

Stephen Boyle, Auditor General for Scotland

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