Overview
- The report, published on Wednesday, says ongoing confusion over who is responsible for delivery has created a significant risk to achieving the 2030 goals.
- Auditors found only £148 million of the £500 million Whole Family Wellbeing Fund had been spent by April.
- Delivery is being hampered by a confusing policy and legislative environment and by the lack of a shared definition of success.
- The Scottish Government and Cosla said they remain fully committed, will review the recommendations, and are continuing work on Plan 24-30.
- Opposition parties condemned slow progress, while minister Natalie Don-Innes pointed to fewer children in care, no under‑18 admissions to young offenders’ institutes, and better post‑school outcomes.