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Report on Scottish Public Pensions Agency
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The Auditor General has submitted a report to the Scottish Parliament relating to the 2017/18 accounts of the Scottish Public…
Auditor General reports on significant financial challenges at two NHS boards
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The Auditor General has reported to the Scottish Parliament that NHS Highland and NHS Ayrshire and Arran face significant…
Reporting of government accounts should be 'more transparent'
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The Scottish Government needs to be more transparent about the annual reporting of its accounts, including loans to private…
Broadband roll-out faces its toughest hurdle
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The Scottish Government achieved its initial target to provide fibre broadband access to 95 per cent of premises. Its more recent…
Step change required to tackle young people's mental health
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A big increase in young people being referred to mental health services and longer waiting times are signs of a system under…
Glasgow makes steady progress but serious concern over potential financial pressures
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Glasgow City Council has made steady progress over the last decade and has a clear plan to tackle the city's challenges, says…
£1.3bn Queensferry Crossing managed effectively
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Transport Scotland's management of the Forth Replacement Crossing project delivered value for money but a clearer plan is…