Publications

The Scottish Government and central government bodies continue to encounter difficulties in managing Information and Communication Technology (ICT) programme

The creation of a single fire and rescue service for Scotland was managed effectively, and its performance is improving.

Scotland's colleges maintained sound finances and learning while undergoing significant reforms.

Our annual national scrutiny plan and local scrutiny plans for councils in Scotland.

Borrowing is a major source of funding for councils to invest in key services like schools or roads.

A substantially changed environment for public finances means that the case for financial transparency within a robust fiscal framework has never been strong

The 2014 Commonwealth Games were successful largely thanks to effective leadership, partnership working and early planning.

Councils have managed financial pressures well but face increasingly difficult challenges and tough decisions to balance their budgets.