Scottish Government relationships with public bodies: progress review

This report, conducted by Glen Shuraig Consulting, contains 14 recommendations for improving how the Scottish Government manages its relationships with public bodies. The recommendations look to strengthen existing policies, address concerns, and allow for consistently effective sponsorship.


Footnotes

1. Koppell, Jonathan G.S. 2005. Pathologies of Accountability: ICANN and the Challenge of 'Multiple Accountabilities Disorder' Public Administration Review 65(1)

2. Includes UK-funded AME of £5.8 billion for NHS and Teachers pensions administered by the Scottish Public Pensions Agency and £430 million for student loans administered by the Student Awards Agency for Scotland.

3. The Public Audit Committee in earlier Parliamentary sessions and again since June 2021.

4. Wording from paragraph 3.2 of the template letter of appointment – Supporting_Ministerial_Appointments_draft_letters_of_appointment.docx.

5. These responsibilities are set out in paragraphs 6.1.1, 6.1.2 and 6.1.3 of Annex 1 of the SPFM.

6. Koppell, Jonathan G.S. 2005. Pathologies of Accountability: ICANN and the Challenge of 'Multiple Accountabilities Disorder' Public Administration Review 65(1)

7. Review of Corporate Information Management

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