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    Reform of NHS is progressing but fundamentals still need addressed

    Significant activity is under way to transform Scotland's healthcare system, but a number of crucial building blocks still need to be put in place. Audit Scotland's…
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    New long-term strategy required for Scotland's ferries

    Spending on Scotland's ferry services has more than doubled since 2007/08, increasing vital links to the islands. But the full extent of future spending requirements is not…
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    NHS Tayside continues to face significant financial challenges

    The Auditor General has reported to the Scottish Parliament for a third consecutive year on NHS Tayside's progress with addressing significant financial difficulties, and the…
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    Auditor General reports on Scottish Government accounts

    The Auditor General has found that the Scottish Government produced a sound financial report for 2016/17 and managed its budget effectively, but she has underlined the need for…
  5. /news/audit-scotland-welcomes-recommendations-on-national-fraud-initiative

    Audit Scotland welcomes recommendations on National Fraud Initiative

    We welcome the Public Audit and Post-Legislative Scrutiny Committee’s report and recommendations regarding the National Fraud Initiative (NFI), particularly highlighting its…
  6. /news/councils-yet-to-resolve-long-standing-issues-with-equal-pay

    Councils yet to resolve long-standing issues with equal pay

    Implementing equal pay remains a challenge for local government in Scotland more than a decade after the process was agreed, with around £750 million spent on settling…
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    Renfrewshire makes solid progress

    Renfrewshire Council continues to improve and is making encouraging progress in the performance of its services, says the Accounts Commission. A report published today, the…
  8. /news/new-care-model-not-yet-achieving-its-full-potential

    New care model not yet achieving its full potential

    New ways of offering people more choice and control over their social care can make a real difference but further work is needed to ensure everyone can benefit, says a report out…
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    Scotland's NHS needs better workforce planning

    Spending on staff in Scotland's NHS is increasing and overall staff numbers are at their highest level ever but there are urgent workforce challenges, and the Scottish…
  10. /news/testing-times-for-colleges-from-challenging-finances-and-targets

    Testing times for colleges from challenging finances and targets

    Scotland's colleges have seen improved attainment in the past year but face several financial challenges, and potential difficulties from a declining student population.…