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Public service improvement: The conditions for success and the Scottish experience

Devolution has brought about differences in the organisation and delivery of key public services in different parts of the UK and therefore it is reasonable to

Overview of the local authority audits 2005

The Accounts Commission says that this is a crucial time for Scotland's councils.

Council housing transfers

The transfer of council housing ownership is bringing benefits for tenants, says this report.

Performance management in Scottish Enterprise

Scottish Enterprise needs to improve how it evaluates its activities to provide a clearer assessment of its contribution to growing Scotland's economy.

Implementing the NHS consultant contract in Scotland

A new contract for consultants has cost the NHS in Scotland an extra £235m in its first three years but clear evidence of its benefits has yet to emerg

Tackling waiting times in the NHS in Scotland

The NHS in Scotland has made significant progress towards meeting waiting time targets over recent years but future targets are likely to be challenging.

Scottish Further Education Funding Council: A progress report

The Scottish Further and Higher Education Funding Council is making progress on a number of fronts, according to a report published today by the Auditor General

Following the Public Pound: A follow-up report

An Accounts Commission report published today shows that councils need better information about their funding of external organisations and what is obtained for