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Year of Young People 2018 – getting involved
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We’ve just launched our Year of Young People e-hub. It’s a great opportunity for us to celebrate the role of young…
Counter-fraud operation could save public purse £19m
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Scotland's public finances have been boosted after a data-sharing exercise identified nearly £19 million of fraud and…
West Dunbartonshire Council makes significant progress
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In a report out today, the Accounts Commission makes clear the significant progress that West Dunbartonshire Council has made in…
Transformation on the table at public service discussions
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The Improvement Service and Audit Scotland hosted a round table on transformational change in January, with public service and…
Colleges' financial health improves but challenges remain
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A deal to harmonise staff pay at a cost of £50m a year will absorb projected savings from the reform of Scotland's…
Scottish Fire and Rescue Service takes 'cautious approach' to reform
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Turning the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service (SFRS) into a more flexible, modern service has been steady but slow, says the…
East Ayrshire Council – maintains strong performance, continues to improve but faces financial challenges
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In a report out today, the Accounts Commission highlights that East Ayrshire Council is performing well, services are improving,…