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Aberdeen City Council: Property sales investigation
The Accounts Commission for Scotland has met and considered the Controller of Audit's report on the property sales investigation…
Sport participation falls as planning for the Commonwealth Games begins
Fewer people are regularly taking part in sport and many facilities need improvement. Hosting the 2014 Commonwealth Games…
Scotland’s colleges are in better financial shape but there may be challenges ahead
Scotland’s colleges are in a healthier financial state overall, and financial performance has improved in the past five years.…
Aberdeen City Council hearing update
The Accounts Commission for Scotland’s Hearing at Aberdeen City Council will take place at Town and County Hall, Town House,…
Council achievements recognised but further improvement essential
The Accounts Commission recognises the improvement achieved by local government in Scotland. Its report Overview of the local…
Time to refresh school estate strategy and improve school design
Billions of pounds have been spent over the past decade on over 200 new schools and many school improvements. According to Audit…
Better planning and funding needed to sustain Scotland’s free personal care
Free personal and nursing care (FPNC) needs to be better planned, managed and funded for it to continue to benefit older people…