Key facts from the report
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Publication: Local government in Scotland: Financial overview 2017/18
Scotland's 32 councils have managed budgets well over the last year but face a difficult time ahead, says the Accounts Commission.
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- Supplement 1 - Scrutiny tool for councillors
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- Supplement 2 - Scottish Local Government Pension Scheme
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Data about councils' finances
Our interactive Tableau visualisation illustrates councils' income, reserves and levels of debt.
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