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Findings of latest Best Value audit and social work follow-up inspection of Aberdeen City Council
Both the Accounts Commission and The Social Work Inspection Agency, (SWIA) commend the progress made by Aberdeen City Council…
A good performance from East Ayrshire Council and it is well placed for further improvement
Services in East Ayrshire are performing well overall and partnership working within the council area is highly effective.…
Northern Constabulary and joint police board have effective partnership but some improvements could be made
Northern Constabulary and the Northern Joint Police Board have established many of the key elements of Best Value, although some…
Angus Council provides good services but quicker progress needed on Best Value
The Accounts Commission says the council still has much to do to ensure it is organised to deliver Best Value. Angus Council has…
Clearer focus required on long-term needs of children in residential care
Councils, the Scottish Government, National Health Service(NHS) boards and other bodies should be managing residential child care…
Commission highlights importance of clear roles and effective working relationships
The Accounts Commission has launched the first in a new series of publications intended to help councils steer through the tough…
Accounts Commission findings on Shetland Islands Council
Shetland Islands Council has serious problems with leadership, vision and strategic direction, governance, financial management…
