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Planning vital to stem rising child poverty

Longer-term joint planning is needed to address child poverty in Scotland, which has increased since targets were set in 2017.…
Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II
We extend our sincere condolences to the Royal Family on the passing of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II. The Queen’s 70-…
Scotland's councils must put tackling climate change at the heart of decision-making

Councils have a critical role in helping Scotland achieve its national climate change goals, in particular reducing CO2 emissions…
Uncertainty over whether Shetland Islands Council can deliver urgent change

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

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 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

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