Today we began the process of recruiting a new Commissioner. We asked our two most recently appointed Commissioners to share their experiences of the role. Read their reflections here: bit.ly/4fS3wZk Apply here: bit.ly/454OOcz

HMRC’s 2024-25 Income Tax data, published today, points to a £728m reduction in Scottish Government funding in 2027-28. Our latest Insight explains the figures and what they mean for Scotland’s budget outlook. Read more: bit.ly/44gwrRs

As we approach the Scottish Parliament’s summer recess, this Insight summarises the fiscal publications, events and parliamentary scrutiny taking place before the Scottish Budget is published this winter. Read it here: bit.ly/4vfEeKt

On 9 July, HMRC publishes how much Income Tax raised across the UK nations in 2024-25. This allows comparisons of forecasts with money raised and a ‘reconciliation’ to the Scottish Budget. This Insight explains this technical but important process. Read it here: bit.ly/4vmvJOp

This Insight considers two challenging economic issues influencing the Scottish outlook: 1) the increase in people not working due to ill-health and 2) weak productivity. Both these factors impact living standards and public finances. Read it here: bit.ly/43yreEh

With a new Scottish Parliament and 64 new MSPs, and a new Scottish Government in place, this Insight explains our role as Scotland’s official, independent fiscal forecaster. Read it here: bit.ly/4ubpX0D

Today’s Insight discusses the potential economic and fiscal impacts of recent events in Middle East. These remain highly uncertain and we will say more when we publish our next Fiscal Update on 25 August. Read it here: bit.ly/4urOgIL

Welcome back following the election. As the new government takes shape, we’re using our first Insight of this parliamentary session as a reminder of the fiscal and economic challenges facing the Scottish Government. Read it here: bit.ly/4frxMeU

🔊Reminder that we are currently recruiting for a Governance Manager bit.ly/412i55E Deadline for the applications is today 27 April at 23:59

📢 We are hiring a Governance Manager 🔗 To apply ➡️ bit.ly/4tCouAH Deadline is 27 April 2026, 23:59

📢We are currently recruiting fiscal analysts! You can find out more here 🔗https://bit.ly/48vWlTw We are hosting an online information session on 9 April, where you can learn more about what these roles involve. You can register your interest here 🔗https://bit.ly/4ts9KnJ

🔊We are currently recruiting for a Governance Manager 🔗https://bit.ly/412i55E Deadline for the applications is 27 April at 23:59

We are currently recruiting for a fiscal analyst. 🔗Fiscal Analyst bit.ly/4uS0wmj We are also recruiting for an experienced fiscal analyst. 🔗Experienced Fiscal Analyst bit.ly/4bv7QwL Deadline for both applications is 19 April at 23:59

Our latest Insight signposts where you can find details of our recent work and explains how to get in touch with any technical questions over the upcoming Scottish Parliamentary election period. We won't be publishing any new work during the next six weeks. Read it here: bit.ly/4rQX6NW

Social security payments are increased every April in line with inflation. This Insight looks at how this ‘uprating’ affects both our spending forecasts and the funding received by the Scottish Government. fiscalcommission.scot/19-march-202...

The share of the population receiving disability payments in the UK has increased across all ages between 2020 and 2025, but has increased more in Scotland. This Insight discusses these trends and possible reasons why. Read it here: bit.ly/4bp81IE

🔊Our webinar is taking place at 11am today Last chance to sign up 👉https://eventbrite.co.uk/e/1983777402613?aff=oddtdtcreator

⏰Reminder: Our webinar is tomorrow at 11am Spaces are filling up, join us via this link: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1983777402...

‘Capital’ spending is investment in public infrastructure like roads, schools and hospitals. We explain why this is important for the economy and public services, and the outlook for capital spending in our new Insight. Read it here: bit.ly/4u6k861

🔊One week today we will be hosting our webinar on what Scotland's finances mean for the next parliament Join us by registering here: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/public-web...

📢 We look forward to giving evidence to the Finance and Public Administration Committee tomorrow at 09:30am Watch live via the Scottish Parliament website: www.scottishparliament.tv

Thank you to everyone who joined us at our in person event today — great discussion & questions. Next up: our public webinar on 11th March - What Scotland’s finances mean for the next parliament. 🎟️ Book your place here: bit.ly/3P4M9uk

🎉 Join us in person tomorrow! Spaces are filling up but there’s still time to book for our Fiscal Sustainability Perspectives event — What Scotland’s finances mean for the next parliament. 💼📊🏛️ Register now: bit.ly/4c3nsbv

We have published our Fiscal Sustainability Perspectives report exploring what Scotland’s finances mean for the next parliament. Read it here: bit.ly/3MsZlZr A quick thread on some of the headline messages below 🧵 (1/4)

Tomorrow at 9:30am we publish our Fiscal Sustainability Perspectives report exploring what Scotland’s finances mean for the next parliament. Follow us on social media to see our key charts and register for our in person event on Thursday 26 February here: bit.ly/4c3nsbv

Last week the Scottish Parliament agreed rates and bands for Scottish income tax in 2026-27 ahead of tomorrow’s final Budget Bill vote. Our Insight explains how the Scottish tax system differs to the rest of UK and raises extra funding for the Scottish Budget. Read it here: bit.ly/3MpeaMA

Today we published a supplementary costing for Non-Domestic Rates. You can read it here: bit.ly/4kMSV3I

One week today! 🎉 Join us in person for our upcoming Fiscal Sustainability Perspectives report event — What Scotland’s finances mean for the next parliament. 💼📊🏛️ Register here: bit.ly/4c3nsbv

We’ll publish our Fiscal Sustainability Perspectives report exploring what Scotland’s finances mean for the next parliament on Wednesday 25 February. Follow us on social media to see our key charts and register for our in person event on 26 February here: bit.ly/4c3nsbv

Today, the Finance and Public Administration Committee considers the 2026-27 Budget Bill at stage 2. But what about spending beyond next year? This Insight considers the medium-term day-to-day spending priorities set out in the Scottish Government's Spending Review. Read it here: bit.ly/4rmB9qN