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Lessons to be learned from pandemic response
The Scottish Government acted quickly to prevent the NHS from being overwhelmed by Covid-19, but it could have been better…
Council finances increased in 2019/20, but Covid-19 will intensify pressures
Funding received by councils from the Scottish Government increased by £500 million in 2019/20. But Covid-19 will drive…
Scottish income tax report covers key audit risks
The National Audit Office has published a report today on HMRC’s administration of Scottish income tax, including the final…
Covid-19 has accelerated the use of digital technology in councils
Responding to Covid-19 has increased the pace at which Scotland's 32 councils are delivering services through digital…
Covid-19's £669m impact on government finances
The Scottish Government overspent its 2019/20 budget by nearly £700 million responding to the Covid-19 pandemic. Net…
Scottish Water subsidiary may require multi-million pound financial support due to Covid-19
A subsidiary of Scottish Water may need between £47 million and £88 million in financial support due to the impact of…
Scottish policing remains financially unsustainable
The Scottish Police Authority (SPA) has improved how it operates but policing in Scotland is not financially sustainable, says…
