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Asset management in local government
Many council buildings are in poor condition and others are unsuitable for the services being delivered from them.
Managing the use of medicines in hospitals: follow-up review
The NHS in Scotland is doing more to make sure that medicines are used safely in hospitals and to plan for new medicines.
Drug and alcohol services in Scotland
Given Scotland’s problem with drugs and alcohol, a coordinated effort is needed to ensure services meet local needs and are delivered to consistent sta
Overview of the local authority audits 2008
There is evidence of improving services, but councils face significant challenges from the recession and financial pressures, and in making partnership working
Audit Scotland and NHS QIS Operational Protocol
This operational protocol provides operational guidance on joint working between Audit Scotland and NHS QIS, (Quality Improvement Scotland) specifically in t
Asset management in the NHS
This report examines the way the health service strategically manages its £5 billion worth of land and buildings, vehicles, medical and IT equipment.
How government works: central government’s use of consultancy services
Scotland’s central government bodies could provide better value for money through better planning and management.
Improving energy efficiency
An Audit Scotland report, Improving energy efficiency, looks at how councils, the NHS and central government bodies are improving energy efficiency in