Minutes: 19 January 2023

1. Decision on taking business in private:

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

2. The 2021/22 audit of the Scottish Government Consolidated Accounts:

The Committee took evidence on the section 22 report from—

Stephen Boyle, Auditor General for Scotland;

Michael Oliphant, Audit Director and Helen Russell, Senior Audit Manager, Audit Scotland.

3. The 2021/22 audit of the Scottish Government Consolidated Accounts (In Private):

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

Stephen Boyle, Auditor General for Scotland;

Michael Oliphant, Audit Director and Helen Russell, Senior Audit Manager, Audit Scotland.

4. The 2021/22 audit of the Scottish Government Consolidated Accounts (In Private):

The Committee considered the evidence heard at agenda items 2 and 3 and agreed to write to the Auditor General for Scotland on issues raised during the meeting.

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

5. New vessels for the Clyde and Hebrides: Arrangements to deliver vessels 801 and 802(In Private):

The Committee considered sections of a draft report.