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Auditor General reports on significant financial challenges at two NHS boards

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'

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

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

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

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

Transport Scotland's management of the Forth Replacement Crossing project delivered value for money but a clearer plan is…
Counter-fraud operation could save public purse £19m

Scotland's public finances have been boosted after a data-sharing exercise identified nearly £19 million of fraud and…