Payment Statistics

Payment policy

The Scottish Government is committed to supporting business during the current economic climate by paying bills more quickly. The intention is to achieve payment of all undisputed invoices, where possible, within 10 working days, across all public bodies.

The target has been communicated to all non-departmental public bodies, who are working towards the accelerated payment target of 10 working days.

The payment statistics (calculated by reference to invoice receipt date and relating only to non-NHS suppliers) on a monthly basis were as follows:-

Payment Statistics