Publications

All Scottish councils must learn from the weaknesses that allowed an Aberdeen City Council employee’s £1.1 million fraud go undetected over 17 years.

The future of the publicly owned Ferguson Marine Port Glasgow (FMPG) shipyard is uncertain, with no more work secured beyond the completion of MV Glen Rosa (

Collective leadership is needed to create a culture of good governance and effective management after failings at Scotland’s water regulator.

The Scottish Government must move beyond making short-term savings to balance its budget, and urgently reform to address the public sector’s unsustainable fi

Renfrewshire Council has taken action to rebuild the trust of local people following its significant failings in providing school accommodation for Dargavel

Renfrewshire Council faces significant challenges in rebuilding the trust of local people, following failings in providing school accommodation for Dargavel

Auditors have found unacceptable use of public funds by senior officials at the Water Industry Commission for Scotland.

Scotland’s prison system is facing considerable risks, including the poor performance of the company that transports prisoners to and from custody.