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    The 2022/23 audit of Renfrewshire Council: Dargavel Village

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

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    Local government in Scotland: Financial bulletin 2022/23

    Financial pressures push councils to make hard decisions about service cutsFrank discussions are needed with local communities about the future of council services. Difficult…

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    Best Value: Dumfries and Galloway Council

    Dumfries and Galloway Council has strong leadership and sound financial management. It now needs to deliver its plans to reform local services, keeping residents better informed…

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    The 2022/23 audit of the Water Industry Commission for Scotland

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

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    A renewed focus on the sustainability of social care

    At their best, social care services enable people to not just live the life they choose, but to thrive. The services provided by councils, private and third sector organisations,…

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    Audit Scotland biodiversity duty report

    The Nature Conservation (Scotland) Act 2004 sets out that all public bodies in Scotland have a duty to further the conservation of biodiversity when carrying out their…

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    Accounts Commission Strategy 2021-26: 2023 update

    The Accounts Commission has published an update on its strategic priorities for 2021-26.

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    The 2022/23 audit of the Scottish Prison Service

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

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    The 2022/23 audit of NHS Forth Valley

    NHS Forth Valley has responded well since the Scottish Government took formal oversight of the board’s work. But it is critical that the board continues to make progress.…

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    Social Security Scotland annual audit 2022/23

    Annual audit plan and final audit report for 2022/23