Publications

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Transparency, transformation and the sustainability of council services

In our latest review of council finances, we highlight the intensifying challenges all councils in Scotland are facing.

The Accounts Commission’s role in supporting reform

Last month, I was pleased to attend two of the key events in Scottish local government: Solace’s annual conference, and the COSLA conference and Excellence a

Benchmarking and good public performance reporting matter

The Accounts Commission reinforce the importance of the Local Government Benchmarking Framework

The important role of a CFO

Our Spring budget briefing highlighted the challenges ahead for Scotland’

Delivering for the future - why leadership matters

The quality of our public services, alongside value for money judgements, are key areas for the Accounts Commission’s work and reporting.

How the Accounts Commission holds local government to account

From the performance of your local council to a wide range of nationwide services and broader issues such as climate change, the Accounts Commission reports

A renewed focus on the sustainability of social care

At their best, social care services enable people to not just live the life they choose, but to thrive.

20 years of Best Value auditing in Scotland

Best Value matters more than ever.