Publications

The 2025/26 settlement for local government saw an overall increase in the funding provided to councils, but rising costs and demand continue to put pressure

There is a concerning picture of continued overspending, depletion of

In our latest review of council finances, we highlight the intensifying challenges all councils in Scotland are facing.

Last month, I was pleased to attend two of the key events in Scottish local government: Solace’s annual conference, and the COSLA conference and Excellence a

The Accounts Commission reinforce the importance of the Local Government Benchmarking Framework

Our Spring budget briefing highlighted the challenges ahead for Scotland’

The quality of our public services, alongside value for money judgements, are key areas for the Accounts Commission’s work and reporting.

From the performance of your local council to a wide range of nationwide services and broader issues such as climate change, the Accounts Commission reports