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Aberdeenshire Council’s benefits service requires closer scrutiny
In a report on the performance of Aberdeenshire Council’s benefits service, the Accounts Commission says that the council…
Free bus travel is widely used, but there were weaknesses in the scheme's planning and implementation
Scotland's national scheme of free bus travel for older and disabled people is widely used. However, there were weaknesses in…
Councils need to continue to improve planning and control of major capital projects
Councils spend significant amounts of money on building and maintaining infrastructure - more than any other part of the public…
Accounts Commission annual report 2014/15
The Accounts Commission has published its annual report for 2014/15. The report highlights the Commission's work in auditing…
Community planning is improving but not yet realising its potential
An overview report published today for the Accounts Commission and the Auditor General for Scotland says ambitions for community…
Community planning urgently needs to improve in Orkney
Orkney Community Planning Partnership (CPP) lacks effective leadership - all partners need urgently to agree priorities and align…
NHS faces significant pressures managing finances, meeting targets and making changes to services
The NHS in Scotland is facing significant pressures from increasing demand for services, while also striving to achieve…
