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    Reform of public sector now urgent

    Faster reform of Scotland’s public sector is needed to protect services in the long term and improve people’s lives. The Scottish Government is facing increased costs…
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    Four new Accounts Commission members appointed

    Four new members of the Accounts Commission have been confirmed by Ben Macpherson MSP, Minister for Social Security and Local Government. The new members are: Malcolm Bell,…
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    Audit Scotland director in UK's top 100 most influential disabled people

    Audit Scotland Associate Director Elaine Boyd has been named as one of Britain’s most influential disabled people in the 2022 Shaw Trust Disability Power 100 list.Elaine, who is…
  4. /news/helena-gray-appointed-new-controller-of-audit

    Helena Gray appointed new Controller of Audit

    Helena Gray has been appointed the new Controller of Audit, leading on the reporting of issues from the audits of local government in Scotland to the Accounts Commission. …
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    Councillors at Comhairle nan Eilean Siar need to provide clearer leadership and direction

    Leugh an duilleag seo sa Ghàidhlig Councillors at Comhairle nan Eilean Siar must provide leadership and clear priorities if the organisation is to improve public services and…
  6. /news/planning-vital-to-stem-rising-child-poverty

    Planning vital to stem rising child poverty

    Longer-term joint planning is needed to address child poverty in Scotland, which has increased since targets were set in 2017. The Scottish Government's policies and spending…
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    Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II

    We extend our sincere condolences to the Royal Family on the passing of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II. The Queen’s 70-year reign was defined by her dedication to public…
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    Scotland's councils must put tackling climate change at the heart of decision-making

    Councils have a critical role in helping Scotland achieve its national climate change goals, in particular reducing CO2 emissions and adapting and transforming services. Climate…
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    Uncertainty over whether Shetland Islands Council can deliver urgent change

    Shetland Islands' leaders need to increase their pace and focus to deliver urgent change. The Accounts Commission is not confident the council is able to show it is…
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    New Chief Operating Officer starts

    Audit Scotland's new chief operating officer Vicki Bibby starts at the organisation today. Vicki is an experienced leader in Scotland's public sector and joined Audit…