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Testing times ahead for new councillors
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New councillors elected in May face major challenges and need to focus on improving long-term planning, says the Accounts…
New audit briefing sets out key data on NHS workforce
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Audit Scotland has pulled together published statistics on Scotland's NHS workforce in a new data briefing. The…
Share your stories of Self-directed Support
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Scotland’s public spending watchdog is encouraging people who use self-directed support to share their experiences in a new…
Weak financial leadership continues in Scotland's police bodies
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The Scottish Police Authority and Police Scotland continue to suffer from weak financial leadership and considerable budget…
National Audit Office reports on administration of Scottish income tax
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The National Audit Office (NAO) has today published a report on HM Revenue & Customs’ (HMRC) progress with the…
Watchdog 'concerned' about East Dunbartonshire Council
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East Dunbartonshire Council has made some improvements but needs to do a lot more to meet the challenges it faces, says the…
'Disappointing' progress at Falkirk
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Falkirk Council has been slow in grasping the nettle of tackling major challenges ahead, says the Accounts Commission. In a…