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Celebrating International Women's Day
Today at Audit Scotland we’re proud to be celebrating International Women’s Day 2018. It’s a time to celebrate the achievements…
Councils need to learn from £1 million fraud at Dundee City Council
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A £1 million fraud perpetrated at Dundee City Council from 2009-2016 was the result of failures in fundamental controls…
"Significant risks" to delivering early learning and childcare plan by 2020
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There are "significant risks" surrounding the Scottish Government's ambition to double early learning and childcare…
We're looking for new members
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We’re about helping to change local public services in Scotland for the better, improving the lives of millions of people…
Progress at Falkirk needs to continue
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Falkirk Council has responded encouragingly to previous concerns but needs effective leadership to deliver its five-year…
"Serious concerns" over Clackmannanshire Council
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Clackmannanshire Council must take urgent and decisive action to sort out its financial problems, says the Accounts Commission.…
Orkney is making good progress and can increase pace of improvement
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Orkney Islands Council has made significant progress in recent years and needs to build on this for the future, says the Accounts…