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    Greater ambition on service redesign needed to respond to challenges ahead

    Scotland’s councils need greater ambition to redesign services, with financial pressures growing and demand continuing to rise.Councils have been changing how they work and…
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    Pre-election period

    In line with the wider public sector, we are observing a six week publications and publicity moratorium ahead of the Scottish Parliament elections on Thursday 7 May. We will…
  3. /news/well-run-aberdeenshire-council-faces-significant-budget-gap

    Well-run Aberdeenshire Council faces significant budget gap

    Continued collaboration is needed at Aberdeenshire Council to address an £81 million budget gap over the coming years.The council has clear priorities, but it must address current…
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    New Audit Scotland Board members appointed

    The new chair and new non-executive member of Audit Scotland's Board have been announced, following recruitment by the Scottish Parliament.ICAS CEO Bruce Cartwright will take up…
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    Shetland facing £134m budget gap

    Urgent action is needed by Shetland Islands Council to address a £134.3 million projected budget gap by 2029/30.The council has strong services and a clear vision. But it…
  6. /news/mounting-financial-pressures-will-force-tough-decisions-on-health-and-social-care-services

    Mounting financial pressures will force tough decisions on health and social care services

    Integration Joint Boards (IJBs), together with their NHS and council partners, must urgently take decisions on where to redesign, reduce or discontinue services.Funding to…
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    Consultation on Code of Audit Practice 2026

    Shaping the future of independent, high-quality public auditWe are seeking views on our plans to ensure the delivery of independent and high-quality public audit in the future.…
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    Public pensions agency must be more transparent

    The Scottish Public Pensions Agency (SPPA) needs to be more transparent about its progress updating thousands of people about their pension entitlement.In 2018 it was judged that…
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    Scotland's councils risk becoming financially unsustainable

    Whilst councils have made significant savings, the cost of delivering services is rising faster than available funding. This risks the financial sustainability of councils over…