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Direction 2003 Local Government Act 1992

The Accounts Commission for Scotland has a duty under the Local Government Act 1992 to direct local authorities to publish certain information on their performa

Dealing with offending by young people: A follow-up report

This report shows that while most young offenders are being supported, up to a quarter (500) under council supervision are not getting the services needed to he

Scottish Further Education Funding Council - Performance management of the further education sector in Scotland

A report by the Auditor General says that the Scottish Further Education Funding Council (SFEFC) has improved its systems for assessing further education (FE) c

Outpatients count

More patients are being seen in outpatient departments as the NHSS strives to become more patient centred and to deliver care in more flexible ways.

Supporting prescribing in general practice - a progress report

While there have been considerable improvements in the quality and efficiency of prescribing by general practitioners, implementing national guidelines on presc

Bye now, pay later? A follow-up review of the management of early retirement

This report says that councils have become more rigorous in their management of early retirement.

Moving to mainstream: The inclusion of pupils with special educational needs in mainstream schools

This report provides the first assessment of the likely impact and cost of new education legislation.

Overview of 2001/02 Local Authority Audits

In his annual assessment of council performance the Controller of Audit, Mr Ronnie Hinds highlights improvements in the delivery of a range of services while al