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Uncertainty over whether Shetland Islands Council can deliver urgent change

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Shetland Islands' leaders need to increase their pace and focus to deliver urgent change. The Accounts Commission is not…

New Chief Operating Officer starts

Vicki Bibby

Audit Scotland's new chief operating officer Vicki Bibby starts at the organisation today. Vicki is an experienced leader in…

Nearly £15m of public sector fraud identified

The National Fraud Initiative in Scotland 2022 report cover

The overall level of identified public sector fraud and error in Scotland has fallen slightly, according to the results of a…

Change needed to overcome colleges' challenges

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Scotland's colleges responded well to Covid-19, but changes are needed to ensure they are financially sustainable in the long…

Impressive improvements at Angus Council

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Angus Council serves its communities well, has made impressive improvements to services in recent years and benefits from…

Funding to Integration Joint Boards increases, but significant risks and challenges ahead

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Funding of Integration Joint Boards (IJBs) in 2020/21 increased by nearly 10 per cent in real terms, bringing total funding to…

Clarity on Covid-19 spending remains vital

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The Scottish Government moved at pace with its partners to respond financially to the pandemic. But public sector leaders need to…