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Public pensions agency must be more transparent
The Scottish Public Pensions Agency (SPPA) needs to be more transparent about its progress updating thousands of people about…
Scotland's councils risk becoming financially unsustainable
Whilst councils have made significant savings, the cost of delivering services is rising faster than available funding. This…
Policing must deliver next stage of reform
Policing in Scotland is well managed and led, but more needs to be done to reform the service and make the best use of its…
Andrew Burns' appointment as Deputy Chair of the Accounts Commission has been extended
Shona Robison, Cabinet Secretary for Finance and Local Government, has agreed an extension to the appointment of Andrew Burns as…
North Lanarkshire Council has strong foundations for the future
North Lanarkshire Council is focused on improving its residents’ lives and has strong foundations to make the major changes it…
Delayed discharges, a sign of wider challenges in health and social care
Delays in discharging patients from hospital affect people’s physical and mental health, and make it harder to admit others to…
Unacceptable governance at Historic Environment Scotland
Historic Environment Scotland (HES) must put strong controls in place to prevent fraud and ensure value for money after…
