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The Highland Council praised for its strengths but needs stronger corporate direction
In its report on The Highland Council published today (Wednesday 5 April), the Accounts Commission says that whilst the council…
Crucial time for councils says Accounts Commission
In its local authority overview report for 2005 published today (Thursday 30 March) the Accounts Commission says that Scotland’s…
Tenants benefiting from housing transfers
The transfer of council housing ownership is bringing benefits for tenants, says an Audit Scotland report published today. The…
Contribution to economy needs to be more clearly identified
Scottish Enterprise needs to improve how it evaluates its activities to provide a clearer assessment of its contribution to…
Need for better management of hospital waste
An Audit Scotland report published today says that, whilst progress has been made since 2001, NHS boards and hospitals are still…
Falkirk Council performing well, although still room for improvement
In its first report on Best Value at Falkirk Council, published today, the Accounts Commission for Scotland says the council…
Strong leadership and clearer accountability needed for Scotland’s public bodies in the face of budget cuts
An Audit Scotland report published today, The role of boards, examines the governance arrangements of NHS bodies, colleges,…
