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Plan needed for benefits funding gap

The Scottish Government needs to set out how it will manage a funding gap created by its higher spending on devolved benefits.…
Exits of senior officers at Glasgow City Council fell short of standards expected

The processes, decisions and actions that enabled five senior Glasgow City Council officers to take significant early retirement…
Greater urgency needed to tackle flooding in Scotland's communities

Whilst some public bodies and councils are working well together to tackle flooding, they face gaps in leadership, skills and…
Strain clear across Scotland’s local government workforce

Scotland’s councils urgently need to make progress with workforce plans if they are to protect services and financial…
The Accounts Commission is looking for feedback

The Accounts Commission is looking for feedback on its future performance audit work programme.The Commission wants to know what’…
Lews Castle college accounts qualified

Lews Castle College’s accounts have been qualified by auditors for failing to follow accounting standards around its stake in a…
Change needed to secure East Lothian Council’s financial future

East Lothian Council must make significant progress in changing how it delivers public services as it addresses significant…