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£1.3bn Queensferry Crossing managed effectively

Forth Replacement Crossing

Transport Scotland's management of the Forth Replacement Crossing project delivered value for money but a clearer plan is…

Counter-fraud operation could save public purse £19m

National Fraud Initiative

Scotland's public finances have been boosted after a data-sharing exercise identified nearly £19 million of fraud and…

West Dunbartonshire Council makes significant progress

West Dunbartonshire Best Value

In a report out today, the Accounts Commission makes clear the significant progress that West Dunbartonshire Council has made in…

Transformation on the table at public service discussions

Transformational change report

The Improvement Service and Audit Scotland hosted a round table on transformational change in January, with public service and…

Colleges' financial health improves but challenges remain

Scotland's colleges 2018

A deal to harmonise staff pay at a cost of £50m a year will absorb projected savings from the reform of Scotland's…

Scottish Fire and Rescue Service takes 'cautious approach' to reform

Scottish Fire and Rescue Service

Turning the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service (SFRS) into a more flexible, modern service has been steady but slow, says the…

East Ayrshire Council – maintains strong performance, continues to improve but faces financial challenges

East Ayrshire Council Best Value

In a report out today, the Accounts Commission highlights that East Ayrshire Council is performing well, services are improving,…