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    Counter-fraud operation could save public purse £19m

    Scotland's public finances have been boosted after a data-sharing exercise identified nearly £19 million of fraud and error across the public sector. Almost 100 public…
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    West Dunbartonshire Council makes significant progress

    In a report out today, the Accounts Commission makes clear the significant progress that West Dunbartonshire Council has made in recent years. The report from the local authority…
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    Colleges' financial health improves but challenges remain

    A deal to harmonise staff pay at a cost of £50m a year will absorb projected savings from the reform of Scotland's colleges, says the Auditor General. Caroline Gardner…
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    Transformation on the table at public service discussions

    The Improvement Service and Audit Scotland hosted a round table on transformational change in January, with public service and third sector leaders, policy makers and partners…
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    Scottish Fire and Rescue Service takes 'cautious approach' to reform

    Turning the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service (SFRS) into a more flexible, modern service has been steady but slow, says the Auditor General. Caroline Gardner's report says…
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    East Ayrshire Council – maintains strong performance, continues to improve but faces financial challenges

    In a report out today, the Accounts Commission highlights that East Ayrshire Council is performing well, services are improving, and there is strong partnership working. The…
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    Fife Council continues to improve in the face of major challenges

    In a report out today, the Accounts Commission highlights that Fife Council continues to improve and has tackled aspects of underperformance head on. This report, by Scotland…
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    ALEOs can bring benefits but need careful consideration

    A report published today by the local authority spending watchdog looks at how councils are using the estimated 130 ALEOs (arms-length external organisations) in Scotland, which…
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    Audit Scotland issues good practice note on integration joint boards' annual accounts

    Audit Scotland's latest good practice note focuses on integration joint boards, following the first full year of auditing these bodies. The reports considers how the quality…