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A performance overview of sport in Scotland - Impact report

Audit Scotland’s review found that councils are responsible for around 90 per cent of total expenditure on sport (around £558 million a year). Expenditure is targeted at two…

Managing long-term conditions in Scotland - Impact report

The report received moderate media coverage following release, but its download figures are among the highest for any Audit Scotland report. The Scottish Government has published…

Palliative care services in Scotland - Impact report

The report received a high level of media coverage. Shortly after publication, the Scottish Government launched its national action plan for palliative care, as well as the chief…

Primary care out-of-hours services - Impact report

This report received a very high level of media coverage, and download numbers remained high over a 12-month period, suggesting continuing interest. Since publication, National…

Asset management in local government

Many council buildings are in poor condition and others are unsuitable for the services being delivered from them. Councils need better strategies and systems for managing their…

The 2007/2008 Audit of Stow College

South Ayrshire Council: the audit of Best Value and Community Planning

The Accounts Commission says that while leadership at South Ayrshire Council is showing improvement and some services perform well the council has weaknesses which pose…

Managing the use of medicines in hospitals: follow-up review

The NHS in Scotland is doing more to make sure that medicines are used safely in hospitals and to plan for new medicines. It now needs better information on how medicines are used…

Glasgow City Council: the audit of Best Value and Community Planning - progress report

The Accounts Commission says it is pleased to acknowledge the continuing good progress and improvements made by Glasgow City Council and is encouraged by the impact this is having…

Skills Development Scotland annual audit 2008/09