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How councils work: an improvement series for councillors and officers - Options appraisal: are you getting it right?

Councils need to consider a wide range of options when considering what services to provide and how to deliver them.

NHS Highland annual audit 2013/14

Modern apprenticeships

The learner journey from school to workVisit our Learner journey from school to work page for more information on our audit work, organisational publications and resources.

South Ayrshire Council: Targeted Best Value

The Accounts Commission said today it was seriously concerned about South Ayrshire Council's lack of progress in addressing long term weaknesses.

Audit Scotland corporate plan 2012-15 - Priorities for 2014

This document details our priorities for 2014 and the key projects Audit Scotland will undertake during the year to deliver our corporate plan for 2012-15.

Reshaping care for older people

Scotland's programme to improve care for older people has brought together the different bodies involved in services costing £4.5 billion a year.  

The Highland Council: Caithness Heat and Power: Follow-up statutory report

A scheme to provide heat and power to homes in Wick has landed The Highland Council with a final bill of £11.5 million.

Management of patients on NHS waiting lists - audit update

The NHS and Scottish Government have improved how they manage, monitor and scrutinise waiting lists, in response to recommendations.

Scotland's public sector workforce

Current approaches to managing staff numbers and costs in the public sector are unlikely to achieve the savings needed in the future.