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Current approaches to managing staff numbers and costs in the public sector are unlikely to achieve the savings needed in the future.

The creation of a single Scottish police service was one of the biggest reforms in Scotland's public sector since devolution.

Charges for council services should be consistent, clear and easily explained to the public.

The NHS in Scotland needs to focus more on long-term financial planning and sustainability to make the changes needed to meet increasing demands.

The Scottish Government has a clear strategy for renewable energy that links with other policy areas, and it has made steady progress so far.

The finances of Scotland's colleges continue to be generally sound.

The Scottish Government’s vision to provide an affordable home for all by 2020 is an ambitious one.

The Scottish Government will need to make sure its financial reporting is more comprehensive and transparent as it prepares for new tax and borrowing powers.