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An overview of local government in Scotland 2010

The Accounts Commission says councils have carried out substantial work to address the serious challenges of delivering quality services with less money.

Management of the Scottish Government's capital investment programme

The Scottish Government is improving its oversight of major capital projects such as hospitals, schools, prisons and roads in the face of increasing budget p

Role of boards: a summary for non-executive board members

In September 2010, Audit Scotland published a report on the role of boards in the Scottish public sector.

Financial overview of the NHS in Scotland 2009/10

The NHS in Scotland's financial performance is good but it now faces fiscal pressures unprecedented since devolution.

Improving energy efficiency: a follow-up report

Scotland’s public bodies need to cut their energy use to minimise the impact of predicted price rises and to reduce carbon emissio

Priorities and Risks Framework: A national planning tool for 2010/11 NHS Scotland audits

The Priorities and Risks Framework (PRF) for the NHS identifies the current national priorities and risks in the

Physical recreation services in local government

Councils need more information about local people who are not using their services so they can ensure maximum benefit and encourage t

National concessionary travel

Scotland's national scheme of free bus travel for older and disabled people is widely used.