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South Lanarkshire Council performs well and continues to improve
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South Lanarkshire Council demonstrates strong leadership, has a good approach to the way it manages its finances and has…
Councils must continue to change to address gap between demand and resources
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Scotland’s councils are managing to improve and maintain most services. But Scottish Government funding to councils is…
Audit Scotland issues good practice note on performance reports in central government
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Audit Scotland's latest good practice note focuses on performance reports in the annual report and accounts of central…
Audit Scotland announces support for the Scottish Association for Mental Health
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Audit Scotland is delighted to announce a new charity partnership with SAMH (Scottish Association for Mental Health). SAMH…
Scottish Social Services Council's ICT project 'lacked clarity'
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The Auditor General has raised concerns about the management of an ICT project at the Scottish Social Services Council (SSSC).…
'Urgent need' for NHS Tayside to set out financial plans
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Urgent action is needed to address NHS Tayside's financial position amid ongoing changes to the make-up of its leadership…
Councils holding up but financial pressures continue
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Scotland's 32 councils have managed budgets well over the last year but face a difficult time ahead, says the Accounts…