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Additional support for learning
The Scottish Government and councils must fundamentally rethink how they plan, fund and staff additional support for learning as part of core school educatio
Transparency, transformation and the sustainability of council services
In our latest review of council finances, we highlight the intensifying challenges all councils in Scotland are facing.
The Accounts Commission’s role in supporting reform
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
Scotland's colleges 2024
Scotland’s colleges need more clarity from ministers on what parts of their role to prioritise, as the sector’s financial challenges mount.
Shrewd approach needed for public sector success
It’s been a bruising four years for the public sector.
Benchmarking and good public performance reporting matter
The Accounts Commission reinforce the importance of the Local Government Benchmarking Framework
The important role of a CFO
Our Spring budget briefing highlighted the challenges ahead for Scotland’
Delivering for the future - why leadership matters
Our Best Value audit work allows the Accounts Commission to provide a Scotland-wide overview of key aspects of Best Value.




