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    East Renfrewshire Council’s services excel

    With high performing services, excellent engagement with local communities and strong relationships with key partners, East Renfrewshire Council is an exemplar to others.In a new…
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    Minimal progress on reducing car use

    A lack of leadership has meant the Scottish Government has made minimal progress towards its challenging climate change goal of reducing car use.In 2020, the Scottish Government…
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    Involving communities is vital as councils face financial strain

    Scotland’s councils continue to face severe financial pressures. The need to consult with communities, clearly communicate the impact on local services, whilst working together to…
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    Audit Scotland welcomes its first Board apprentice

    Dr Catherine Maclean has joined Audit Scotland’s Board as its first apprentice, under a national programme to train future public sector board members.Catherine is a consultant in…
  5. /news/patrick-bartlett-appointed-to-audit-scotland-board

    Patrick Bartlett appointed to Audit Scotland Board

    Patrick Bartlett has been appointed to Audit Scotland’s Board by the Scottish Parliament as a new independent non-executive director.Patrick has extensive experience in financial…
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    Scottish income tax report covers key audit risks

    The National Audit Office (NAO) has published a report today on HMRC’s administration of Scottish income tax, including the final calculation of Scottish revenues for the 2022/23…
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    £1 million fraud at Aberdeen City Council sends a warning across local government

    All Scottish councils must learn from the weaknesses that allowed an Aberdeen City Council employee’s £1.1 million fraud go undetected over 17 years.Between 2006 and 2023, the…
  8. /news/future-of-ferguson-marines-port-glasgow-shipyard-remains-uncertain

    Future of Ferguson Marine's Port Glasgow shipyard remains uncertain

    The future of the publicly owned Ferguson Marine Port Glasgow (FMPG) shipyard is uncertain, with no more work secured beyond the completion of MV Glen Rosa (802).FMPG has now…
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    Leadership critical to culture change at WICS

    Collective leadership is needed to create a culture of good governance and effective management after failings at Scotland’s water regulator.The Chief Executive of the Water…
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    No clear plan to deliver NHS vision

    The Scottish Government needs a delivery plan that clearly explains to the public how it will reform the NHS and address the pressures on services.Despite increasing funding and…