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Using locum doctors in hospitals

The NHS in Scotland could save almost 15 per cent of the money it spends on locum doctors in hospitals – or about £6 million a year - through better planning and…

Audit Scotland Equality Annual Review - progress report 2009-10

An overview of the developments and progress made during the year

Accounts Commission Equality Annual Review - progress report for the year to 31 March 2010

Managing NHS waiting lists - A review of new arrangements - Impact report

Asset management - Impact report

All councils agreed that the report was easy to read and tackled topical issues. Councils also agreed that the reports’ recommendations were relevant, justified and flowed from…

The National Fraud Initiative in Scotland 2008/09

A national detection exercise by Audit Scotland and other public bodies has identified fraud and error overpayments, savings and other outcomes worth more than £20 million.

Scottish Borders Council: Best Value 2 pathfinder audit

The council works well with other organisations, is improving well already and knows what more it needs to do to improve. It now needs to develop its systems for managing its…

The Highland Council: Best Value 2 pathfinder audit

The Highland Council has strong leadership and knows where it needs to improve, according to the Accounts Commission. It is also focused on issues that matter to local people and…

Angus Council: Best Value 2 pathfinder audit

Angus Council provides good services but quicker progress needed on Best Value. The council still has much to do to ensure it is organised to deliver Best Value.