Author: Gordon Gillen
Last saved by: Emma Woods

Animation transcript: The Accounts Commission reports on Fife Council
Fife Council has managed to deliver services without the need to make significant savings in recent years.
But that's no longer the case.
More money is being spent on health and social services than was planned, and a forecast 46 million pounds needs to be saved across all services by 2027.
The council needs to work with communities to develop clear plans on how significant savings can be made, and how services can be delivered differently.
Some services are getting better, including managing housing and delivering on climate change. 
Some key services are getting worse, including social work services and services for children.
There's a growing gap between Fife’s poorer and wealthier areas, including life expectancy and how well children are doing at school.
We will continue to review progress in our yearly audit work.
To find out more, read our report at www.audit.scot
[Accounts Commission logo appears]