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Scotland's police forces again improved the overall level of crime cleared-up in 1999/2000.

This report, by Audit Scotland on behalf of the independent Accounts Commission, compares the performance of Scottish councils in their provision of social work

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

The financial pressures facing NHS Trusts, and concerns about the new central system for processing payments to GPs, dentists, opticians and pharmacists are two

The Accounts Commission has published a draft strategy document on its future direction.

This bulletin is a follow-up to Safe and sound, a report on community safety partnerships in Scotland which found that community safety strategies are generally

Scottish councils are making progress on best value, but they need to do more.

This handbook provides a framework for local authorities - based on the Accounts Commission's Best Value performance management and planning audit - to help the