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Modernising the planning system

While public bodies involved in planning are now working better together, the time taken to decide planning applications is not reducing and the gap between the costs of…

Overview of Scotland's justice system

Inefficiency in Scotland’s criminal justice system causes delays for everyone involved, including victims and witnesses, and cost at least £10 million in 2009/10.

Review of orthopaedic services - Impact report

12-month impact report

Scotland's public finances: addressing the challenges

Scotland’s public sector is in the first year of major spending cuts and public bodies must focus on their long-term financial sustainability to ensure effective public services…

Aberdeenshire Council statutory report 2011/2

The council took insufficient action to address risks, with delays in implementing actions. It has improved but needs to do more to ensure robust arrangements and oversight and…

Transport for health and social care

Greater coordination of transport for health and social care, which affects many people across Scotland, could lead to significant improvements and financial savings.

Strathclyde Police and Strathclyde Police Authority

The Force performs well and communities receive a good service. However the Authority needs to strengthen its arrangements for oversight of the police force.

Quality Report 2010/11

Report on the quality arrangements in Audit Scotland for the year ending 31 March 2011.

Measuring NHS waiting lists - Impact report

Audit Scotland Single Equality Scheme 2010/11

A progress report for the year to 31 March 2011.