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    Audit Scotland announces support for the Scottish Association for Mental Health

    Audit Scotland is delighted to announce a new charity partnership with SAMH (Scottish Association for Mental Health). SAMH currently provides over 60 services in communities…
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    Scottish Social Services Council's ICT project 'lacked clarity'

    The Auditor General has raised concerns about the management of an ICT project at the Scottish Social Services Council (SSSC). Caroline Gardner says the SSSC's ending of a…
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    'Urgent need' for NHS Tayside to set out financial plans

    Urgent action is needed to address NHS Tayside's financial position amid ongoing changes to the make-up of its leadership team, says the Auditor General. Caroline Gardner…
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    Scottish income tax report covers key audit risks

    The National Audit Office has published a report today on HMRC’s administration of Scottish income tax, including the final calculation of Scottish revenues for the 2016/17 tax…
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    Councils holding up but financial pressures continue

    Scotland's 32 councils have managed budgets well over the last year but face a difficult time ahead, says the Accounts Commission. In its annual financial overview published…
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    Report on governance at Community Justice Scotland

    The Auditor General has submitted a report to the Scottish Parliament relating to governance issues at Community Justice Scotland (CJS) in its first year of operation. CJS was…
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    Improvement at Dumfries and Galloway needs to continue

    Dumfries and Galloway Council has made good progress and needs to take this further to meet the challenges it is facing, says the Accounts Commission. A report published today by…
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    Scottish Police Authority improves but financial concerns remain

    The Scottish Police Authority (SPA) has made progress but concerns remain about its ability to balance its budget and meet longer term strategic objectives. The audit of the SPA…
  9. /news/better-collaboration-needed-to-deliver-health-and-social-care-integration

    Better collaboration needed to deliver health and social care integration

    While some improvements have been made to the delivery of health and social care services, Integration Authorities, councils and NHS boards need to show a stronger commitment to…
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    East Lothian makes good progress as testing times lie ahead

    East Lothian Council has improved significantly but faces big challenges with a rising population, says the Accounts Commission. A new report today by the local authority…