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Orkney carrying out good work but more needs to be done to demonstrate Best Value
In its first report on Best Value at Orkney Islands Council, published today, the Accounts Commission for Scotland says the…
Accounts Commission announces findings following Hearing at Aberdeen City Council
The Accounts Commission for Scotland says Aberdeen City Council is facing extremely serious challenges and needs support to help…
Scotland’s public sector must use energy more efficiently
Tackling climate change and making the best use of resources require the efficient use of energy. The public sector in Scotland…
Some improvements at Argyll & Bute Council but insufficient progress overall
The Accounts Commission's findings say that the council still has much to do and must increase its pace of change to establish…
Central government in Scotland should manage its use of consultants better
Scotland’s central government bodies spend an estimated £114 million a year on consultancy services. With better planning and…
Annual reports for 2008/09 now available for Audit Scotland and the Accounts Commission
The Audit Scotland annual report sets out our progress under each of our three corporate priorities: supporting effective…
Some people have difficulty getting the mental health services they need
An Audit Scotland report, Overview of mental health services, says up to 850,000 people experience mental health problems at any…
