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More new thinking needed as councils face tougher choices
Councils need to keep an open mind in deciding how to best deliver services. In its annual overview report published today, the…
More apprentices in Scotland but the long-term benefits need to be clearer
The number of apprentices in Scotland has increased with more than 25,000 people starting training in each of the last two years…
'Serious concerns' about South Ayrshire Council
The Accounts Commission said today it was seriously concerned about South Ayrshire Council’s lack of progress in addressing…
Reform of care for Scotland's older people needs to accelerate
Scotland's programme to improve care for older people has brought together the different bodies involved in services costing…
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…
