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Fife Council continues to improve in the face of major challenges
In a report out today, the Accounts Commission highlights that Fife Council continues to improve and has tackled aspects of…
ALEOs can bring benefits but need careful consideration
A report published today by the local authority spending watchdog looks at how councils are using the estimated 130 ALEOs (arms-…
Audit Scotland issues good practice note on integration joint boards' annual accounts
Audit Scotland's latest good practice note focuses on integration joint boards, following the first full year of auditing…
Auditor General reports on finances at two colleges
Poor planning and over-optimism contributed to financial problems at New College Lanarkshire while Edinburgh College has made…
Decisive leadership needed as council savings "increasingly critical"
Finding savings is now "increasingly critical" for councils dealing with ongoing reductions in funding, says the…
Government's social security plan at "critical point"
Recruiting the skilled staff needed for the Scottish Government's new financial and social security powers and…
All councils must learn lessons to maintain the safety of public buildings following Edinburgh school wall collapse
In a report out today, the Accounts Commission highlights important lessons for all councils following the collapse of a wall at…
