Duties to Publish Information
Sections 31 and 32 of the Public Services Reform (Scotland) Act 2010 impose various duties on the Scottish Government and listed public bodies such as NHS Borders to publish information on expenditure and certain other matters as soon as is reasonably practicable after the end of each financial year.
This includes publication of:
Public Relations - This covers our expenditure on marketing, market research, sponsorship, branding, design, sponsorship and promotion
Overseas Travel - This covers all expenditure incurred by staff on overseas trips
Hospitality and Entertainment - This should be interpreted widely and includes things such as receptions, meals, parties and gifts
External Consultancy - This includes management consultancy, IT, research and evaluation. Detailed guidelines are included within the guidance
Payments of more than £25,000 - This includes all payments in excess of this figure but excludes payments to employees
The Public Services Reform (Scotland) Act 2010 and explanatory notes can be accessed here.
2026/27
2025/26
2024/25
2023/24
2022/23
- Public Relations
- Overseas Travel
- Hospitality and Entertainment
- External Consultancy
- Payments over £25,000
2021/22
- Public Relations
- Overseas Travel
- Hospitality and Entertainment
- External Consultancy
- Payments over £25,000
2020/21
- Public Relations
- Overseas Travel
- Hospitality and Entertainment
- External Consultancy
- Payments over £25,000
2019/20
- Payments over £25,000
- January - March
- October - December
- July - September
- April - June