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Resources need to be better targeted to help address Scotland's long-standing health inequalities
An Audit Scotland report, Health inequalities in Scotland, says that while overall health has improved in the past 50 years, deep…
Existing police forces have key strengths but new force faces challenges moving to single structure
A report by the Accounts Commission and Her Majesty’s Inspectorate of Constabulary for Scotland (HMICS) draws out wider…
Major changes needed to tackle reoffending in Scotland
An Audit Scotland report, Reducing reoffending in Scotland, looks at the efficiency and effectiveness of approaches taken to…
NHS needs to increase its focus on long-term financial planning
An Audit Scotland report, NHS financial performance 2011/12, provides an overview of the financial performance of the NHS in…
Scotland’s colleges face major reforms and financial challenges
An Audit Scotland report, Scotland’s colleges: current finances, future challenges, assesses the financial standing of the…
New report on managing performance and improvement in local authorities
An Accounts Commission report says gathering, analysing and acting on performance information is essential to improve services…
Systemic failures in dealing with chief fire officer’s retirement and re-employment
Strathclyde Fire and Rescue Joint Board demonstrated systemic failures in handling the retirement and re-employment of its chief…
