Publications

Mounting pressures from inflation, increasing costs and demand are exceeding the Scottish Government’s additional investment in Scotland’s councils.

Community health and social care finances are increasin

The Scottish Government and councils must fundamentally rethink how they plan, fund and staff additional support for learning as part of core school educatio

Scotland’s colleges need more clarity from ministers on what parts of their role to prioritise, as the sector’s financial challenges mount.  

Our Best Value audit work allows the Accounts Commission to provide a Scotland-wide overview of key aspects of Best Value.

Challenges ahead for Scotland's councils to balance the books

The Scottish Government’s 10-year economic strategy currently lacks collective political leadership and clear targets.

The Scottish Government needs to act quickly to deliver services differently.