The Scottish Fiscal Commission has pointed out that the Scottish government’s heavy spending on public sector pay without adequate planning has led to a looming budget crisis.
Scottish ministers agreed to average pay deals of 6.5% without properly budgeting for these costs, which has exacerbated the challenges in managing Scotland's budget.
The introduction of emergency spending controls and the emphasis on finding immediate savings are direct outcomes of financial mismanagement that has created severe cuts to non-essential services.
Finance secretary Shona Robison attributes the financial strain on Scotland to pressures from the UK government and the forecasted budget black hole affecting funding for the Scottish government.
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