A Scottish government review has uncovered hundreds of public sector workers receiving salaries without assigned roles, raising questions over efficiency and taxpayer spending. Officials acknowledge the issue stems from outdated payroll systems failing to match employees with active positions. While no details on specific departments or causes are yet public, the findings highlight broader concerns about workforce management in government agencies. Critics argue such discrepancies could signal deeper structural problems in how public funds are allocated.
The Scottish government has confirmed that around 800 public sector workers are being paid despite having no jobs. One National… The post Brickbat: Money for Nothing appeared first on Reason Magazine.
