Publications

In 2002/03 Scotland's councils improved in a number of key areas.

In 2002/03 police forces cleared up nearly 47% of crimes, continuing the year on year improvement trend.

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

This report shows that while most young offenders are being supported, up to a quarter (500) under council supervision are not getting the services needed to he

The Local Government in Scotland Act introduced new statutory duties for councils in relation to Best Value, Community Planning and Public Performance Reporting

This report says that councils have become more rigorous in their management of early retirement.

This report provides the first assessment of the likely impact and cost of new education legislation.

In accordance with the requirements of the Local Government in Scotland Act 2003, the Accounts Commission for Scotland has recently amended its 2001 and 2002