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Scottish Fire and Rescue Service takes 'cautious approach' to reform

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

In a report out today, the Accounts Commission highlights that East Ayrshire Council is performing well, services are improving,…
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…