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Testing times ahead for new councillors

Local government in Scotland: Performance and challenges 2017

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…