Publications

Our annual national scrutiny plan summarises all planned and announced strategic scrutiny activity in each of Scotland's councils.

Perth and Kinross Council continues to improve many services. The council must now demonstrate it has plans in place to tackle underperforming areas.

This document aims to raise awareness of community empowerment and promote such a shared understanding across scrutiny bodies to support high-quality scrutin

Midlothian Council needs to deal with a significant budget shortfall as it faces further pressures as the fastest-growing local authority in Scotland.

In the past 12 months Clackmannanshire Council has significantly improved how it works, but its finances remain an issue of serious concern says the Accounts

North Lanarkshire Council has ambitious plans for developing the area and improving services, and it now needs to work with partners to better involve and en

Audit review of the investigation of tendering and contracting practices in Roads and Greenspace services.

Stirling Council’s services largely perform well, and the council manages its resources effectively.