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New long-term strategy required for Scotland's ferries

Spending on Scotland's ferry services has more than doubled since 2007/08, increasing vital links to the islands. But the…
New Chair appointed for Accounts Commission

The Scottish Government have confirmed Graham Sharp’s appointment as Chair of the Accounts Commission. Graham has been a…
NHS Tayside continues to face significant financial challenges

The Auditor General has reported to the Scottish Parliament for a third consecutive year on NHS Tayside's progress with…
Auditor General reports on Scottish Government accounts

The Auditor General has found that the Scottish Government produced a sound financial report for 2016/17 and managed its budget…
Audit Scotland welcomes recommendations on National Fraud Initiative

We welcome the Public Audit and Post-Legislative Scrutiny Committee’s report and recommendations regarding the National…
Councils yet to resolve long-standing issues with equal pay

Implementing equal pay remains a challenge for local government in Scotland more than a decade after the process was agreed, with…
Renfrewshire makes solid progress

Renfrewshire Council continues to improve and is making encouraging progress in the performance of its services, says the…