Full agenda and available meeting papers
1. Decision on taking business in private
The Committee will decide whether to take agenda items 4, 5, 6 and 7 in private.
2. The 2024/25 audit of the Scottish Government Consolidated Accounts/ Financial sustainability and taxes
The Committee will take evidence from—
- Joe Griffin
Permanent Secretary
Scottish Government
- Gregor Irwin
Director-General Economy
Scottish Government
- Shona Riach
Director-General Exchequer, Strategy and Performance
Scottish Government
- Jackie McAllister
Chief Financial Officer
Scottish Government
3. The 2024/25 audit of Historic Environment Scotland
The Committee will take evidence from—
- Katerina Brown
Chief Executive
Historic Environment Scotland
- Sir Mark Jones
Chair
Historic Environment Scotland
- Stephen Uphill
Chief Operating Officer
Historic Environment Scotland
- Shona Riach
Director-General Exchequer, Strategy and Performance
Scottish Government
- Kenneth Hogg
Director for Culture and External Affairs
Scottish Government
Papers for this item:
Paper 3 HES (375KB, pdf)
posted 30 January 2026
1 private paper will be discussed during this agenda item
4. The 2024/25 audit of Historic Environment Scotland
The Committee will consider the evidence heard at agenda item 3 and take further evidence from—
- Stephen Boyle
Auditor General for Scotland
- Carole Grant
Audit Director
Audit Scotland
- Lisa Duthie
Audit Director
Audit Scotland
5. The 2024/25 audit of the Scottish Government Consolidated Accounts/ Financial sustainability and taxes
The Committee will consider the evidence heard at agenda item 2 and take further evidence from—
- Stephen Boyle
Auditor General for Scotland
- Carole Grant
Audit Director
Audit Scotland
- Inire Evong
Audit Manager
Audit Scotland
- Thomas Charman
Senior Auditor
Audit Scotland
6. The 2024/25 audit of the Scottish Government Consolidated Accounts/ Financial sustainability and taxes
The Committee will consider the evidence heard at agenda items 2 and 5 and agree any further action it wishes to take.
7. The 2024/25 audit of Historic Environment Scotland
The Committee will consider the evidence heard at agenda items 3 and 4 and agree any further action it wishes to take.