Publications

Our Best Value audit work allows the Accounts Commission to provide a Scotland-wide overview of key aspects of Best Value.

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

Challenges ahead for Scotland's councils to balance the books

The Scottish Government’s 10-year economic strategy currently lacks collective political leadership and clear targets.

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

At their best, social care services enable people to not just live the life they choose, but to thrive.

The Scottish Government needs to act quickly to deliver services differently.

The realities of climate change, and their direct link to difficult public spending decisions, are now on our doorstep.