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All councils can learn from Highland power project failure
A scheme to provide heat and power to homes in Wick has landed The Highland Council with a final bill of £11.5 million.…
NHS has improved management and scrutiny of waiting lists
The NHS and Scottish Government have improved how they manage, monitor and scrutinise waiting lists, in response to…
Public sector workforce reduced but new approaches needed to deliver future savings
Current approaches to managing staff numbers and costs in the public sector are unlikely to achieve the savings needed in the…
Community planning needs a major effort to realise its full potential
Community Planning Partnerships (CPPs) have not met the ambitious goals set for them, but with the right leadership and support,…
Counter-fraud exercise is reaping rewards
Almost £10 million worth of fraud and errors have been identified following a national detection exercise by Audit Scotland…
Improvements in youth justice processes, but impact on outcomes unclear
An Audit Scotland report published today says that increased funding and a stronger focus on youth justice services over recent…
Care for people with long-term conditions is improving but more needs to be done
The NHS in Scotland can improve the care it gives to people with long-term illnesses by better targeting resources, further…
