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    Clear vision needed for health and social care

    The Scottish Government needs to develop a clear national strategy for health and social care to address the pressures on services. Significant changes are needed to ensure the…
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    Political leadership gap in economic strategy

    The Scottish Government’s 10-year economic strategy currently lacks collective political leadership and clear targets. The government launched its National Strategy for…
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    Home heating switch faces significant risks

    The Scottish Government will not be able to phase out fossil-fuel home heating systems by 2045 unless it significantly increases the scale and pace of activity. Ministers…
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    Orkney Islands Council delivers excellent services but must focus on the future

    Orkney Islands Council delivers high quality services, valued by local communities. Now the council must shift its focus to the future, ensuring services remain financially…
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    Jo Armstrong appointed as Chair of Accounts Commission

    Jo Armstrong has been appointed as the new Chair of the Accounts Commission. Jo brings to the role a wealth of experience from across the public, third and private sectors, and…
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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…
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    Renfrewshire must improve engagement with communities to rebuild trust

    Renfrewshire Council faces significant challenges in rebuilding the trust of local people, following failings in providing school accommodation for Dargavel Village that will cost…
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    Financial pressures push councils to make hard decisions about service cuts

    Scotland’s councils are managing their money effectively, increasing reserves, with longer-term financial plans in place. Whilst no council was at immediate financial risk…
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    Dumfries and Galloway Council is well led, and must now deliver on service reform

    Dumfries and Galloway Council has strong leadership and sound financial management. It now needs to deliver its plans to reform local services, keeping residents better informed…
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    Unacceptable financial management at water industry watchdog

    Auditors have found unacceptable use of public funds by senior officials at the Water Industry Commission for Scotland. The Commission is the economic regulator of Scottish Water…