Publications

A number of encouraging signs have emerged from the publication of information about the performance of councils' education services.

Council tenants' rent arrears have continued to rise.

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