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Lothian and Borders Police and Police Board perform well and have sound basis for future development

Lothian & Borders Police force and the Lothian & Borders Police board have an effective working relationship and work…

Comhairle nan Eilean Siar (Western Isles Council) provides good services but needs to make better progress in implementing Best Value

In a report published today, the Accounts Commission says while Comhairle nan Eilean Siar has put some of the basic building…

Strong leadership and clear vision driving improvements at Stirling Council

Stirling Council has strong leadership with a clear vision, and has made good progress in improving the performance of its…

Local partnerships have a key role in improving local economies

Community planning partnerships need to build on their economic development activity to help meet local needs. Partnerships…

Commission welcomes improvements at Strathclyde Partnership for Transport

The Accounts Commission has considered an update report on an audit investigation of travel expenses and other matters at…

Programme of performance audits for 2012/13 published

Over the summer, we consulted on proposals for our rolling programme of national performance audits. The proposals included a mix…

Telehealth could help the NHS treat patients in new ways and manage rising demands and costs

The National Health Service (NHS) in Scotland should do more to consider telehealth when introducing or redesigning services. It…