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Data sharing delivers £16 million in the fight against fraud
Fraud and errors worth £16 million have been identified following the largest and most diverse detection exercise…
Pupils’ performance getting better, yet still wide variations across councils
Educational attainment is improving overall in Scotland, but there is a need to close the gap between the lowest and highest…
Auditor General's report on Adam Smith College 2011/12 accounts
The Auditor General for Scotland, Caroline Gardner, has issued a report to the Scottish Parliament on matters raised in the audit…
NHS in Scotland managed finances well in 2012/13 but there are growing signs of pressure
The NHS in Scotland managed its finances well in 2012/13 but needs to focus more on long-term financial planning and…
Scotland's strategy for renewable energy is clear but achieving goals will be challenging
The Scottish Government has a clear strategy for renewable energy that links with other policy areas, and it has made steady…
Scotland's college finances are sound but further savings needed
The finances of Scotland's colleges continue to be generally sound. However, funding for colleges continues to fall, and…
Ambitious housing vision needs clearer strategy
The Scottish Government’s vision to provide an affordable home for all by 2020 is an ambitious one. The supply of housing…
