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    Scottish prison system facing considerable risks

    Scotland’s prison system is facing considerable risks, including the poor performance of the company that transports prisoners to and from custody. The Scottish Prison…
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    NHS Forth Valley needs sustained improvement

    NHS Forth Valley has responded well since the Scottish Government took formal oversight of the board’s work. But it is critical that the board continues to make progress.…
  3. /news/dundee-city-council-is-well-run-with-a-clear-vision-to-address-challenges

    Dundee City Council is well-run, with a clear vision to address challenges

    Dundee City Council has shown effective leadership, good financial management and engagement with communities as it seeks to tackle long-standing issues. Reporting on its…
  4. /news/clearer-plan-needed-to-reform-public-services

    Clearer plan needed to reform public services

    The Scottish Government quickly addressed short-term financial challenges in 2022/23, but reform of the public sector is needed to deal with longer-term financial pressures. The…
  5. /news/south-ayrshire-council-slow-to-improve-and-transform

    South Ayrshire Council slow to improve and transform

    South Ayrshire Council manages its money well and some services are improving, but the pace of change has been too slow. In a new report, the Accounts Commission raises a range…
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    Public sector reforms must consider workforce impact

    The Scottish Government needs to act quickly to deliver services differently. But it needs to support its workforce to manage this change, rather than simply doing more with less…
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    Scottish Government will not meet infrastructure goals

    The Scottish Government no longer expects to have enough money to deliver all its planned £26 billion investment in public sector infrastructure. Growing the economy and…
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    New Accounts Commission members appointed

    Four new members of the Accounts Commission have been appointed by Joe FitzPatrick, Minister for Local Government, Empowerment and Planning. The new members are: Carol Evans,…
  9. /news/approaches-to-achieving-net-zero-across-the-uk

    Approaches to achieving net zero across the UK

    Report by the four Auditors General of the United Kingdom. Effective working relationships between the UK and devolved governments will be key to achieving net zero by 2050…
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    Access to mental health services slow and complicated

    Accessing adult mental health services in Scotland remains slow and complicated for many people. In particular, ethnic minority groups, people living in rural areas and those in…