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Prevention focus needed to tackle alcohol and drug harm

Scotland’s drug and alcohol deaths remain among Europe’s highest – despite an increase in spending and better national leadership.

The City of Edinburgh Council must listen and act on community views

It is crucial that the City of Edinburgh Council continues to engage with and then act on the views of its residents and communities as it considers options to make the significant savings needed

Scottish Government Consolidated Accounts

Accounts Commission supporting reform

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Auditor General

The AGS covers the Scottish Government and its bodies, the NHS, fire, police and colleges.

Accounts Commission

The Commission holds local government to account and appoints a Controller of Audit.

Audit Scotland

Audit Scotland delivers services to the Auditor General and the Accounts Commission.

Featured publication

Delivering for the future - why leadership matters

11 July 2024

The quality of our public services, alongside value for money judgements, are key areas for the Accounts Commission’s work and reporting. Through our work, we spotlight areas of concern and underperformance, highlighting good practice tha...