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    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…
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    Urgent action needed to tackle mounting pressures in the NHS

    Immediate action is needed to shift the NHS towards long-term, fundamental change. In her annual review of the NHS, the Auditor General for Scotland finds that performance…
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    Report on Scottish Public Pensions Agency

    The Auditor General has submitted a report to the Scottish Parliament relating to the 2017/18 accounts of the Scottish Public Pensions Agency (SPPA). It concerns a £5.6m…
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    Auditor General reports on significant financial challenges at two NHS boards

    The Auditor General has reported to the Scottish Parliament that NHS Highland and NHS Ayrshire and Arran face significant financial challenges, which are likely to continue in the…
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    Reporting of government accounts should be 'more transparent'

    The Scottish Government needs to be more transparent about the annual reporting of its accounts, including loans to private companies, says the Auditor General. The 2017/18…
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    Broadband roll-out faces its toughest hurdle

    The Scottish Government achieved its initial target to provide fibre broadband access to 95 per cent of premises. Its more recent 'Reaching 100 per cent' ambition will be…
  8. /news/step-change-required-to-tackle-young-peoples-mental-health

    Step change required to tackle young people's mental health

    A big increase in young people being referred to mental health services and longer waiting times are signs of a system under significant pressure, says a new report. The Auditor…
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    Glasgow makes steady progress but serious concern over potential financial pressures

    Glasgow City Council has made steady progress over the last decade and has a clear plan to tackle the city's challenges, says a new Accounts Commission report. But the…
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    £1.3bn Queensferry Crossing managed effectively

    Transport Scotland's management of the Forth Replacement Crossing project delivered value for money but a clearer plan is needed to measure its wider benefits, says a new…