Publications

Councils' social work services have shown real improvements in a number of areas.

The main finding of the report is that, although modest, there continues to be an overall improvement in the performance of Scotland's police forces and fire br

This year's Best Value audit of Scottish councils shows a general improvement in the way services are being managed.

The Accounts Commission for Scotland has a duty under the Local Government Act 1992 to direct local authorities to publish certain information on their performa

Home care workers, or home helps, are valued highly by older people and their carers, and are at the frontline in providing the care and support which allows ma

This report by the Controller of Audit, Ronnie Hinds, into the overspend at Scottish Borders Council has found serious weaknesses in the financial management

This is a guidance note for council managers with responsibility for making decisions about the early retirement of employees from the Local Government Pension

The Accounts Commission and Audit Scotland have developed a detailed audit approach to assess the progress made by councils in implementing a Best Value approac