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    Andrew Burns' appointment as Deputy Chair of the Accounts Commission has been extended

    Shona Robison, Cabinet Secretary for Finance and Local Government, has agreed an extension to the appointment of Andrew Burns as Deputy Chair of the Accounts Commission. Andrew's…
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    North Lanarkshire Council has strong foundations for the future

    North Lanarkshire Council is focused on improving its residents’ lives and has strong foundations to make the major changes it needs to tackle tightening finances.The Accounts…
  3. /news/delayed-discharges-a-sign-of-wider-challenges-in-health-and-social-care

    Delayed discharges, a sign of wider challenges in health and social care

    Delays in discharging patients from hospital affect people’s physical and mental health, and make it harder to admit others to hospital. Delayed discharges are a symptom of wider…
  4. /news/unacceptable-governance-at-historic-environment-scotland

    Unacceptable governance at Historic Environment Scotland

    Historic Environment Scotland (HES) must put strong controls in place to prevent fraud and ensure value for money after unacceptable weaknesses were found in its governance.The…
  5. /news/nhs-reform-plans-must-be-delivered

    NHS reform plans must be delivered

    The NHS in Scotland has not improved in line with commitments made by the Scottish Government, despite having more staff and more money.Health spending in 2024/25 was over £20…
  6. /news/cyber-attack-on-comhairle-nan-eilean-siar-highlights-risks-to-all-councils

    Cyber-attack on Comhairle nan Eilean Siar highlights risks to all councils

    Leugh an duilleag seo sa GhàidhligAll Scottish councils must learn from the immediate and ongoing impacts of a significant cyber-attack on Comhairle nan Eilean Siar.The 2023 cyber…
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    NHS Tayside’s mental health services still face significant issues

    Long-standing challenges across NHS Tayside’s mental health services remain, despite some progress, with a lack of clarity and complex governance impeding the changes needed.…
  8. /news/lower-growth-reduces-impact-of-devolved-taxes

    Lower growth reduces impact of devolved taxes

    Lower earnings and employment growth in Scotland compared with the rest of the UK is reducing the impact of devolved taxes on the country’s budget.Holyrood’s budget has been…
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    Health boards reliant on loans and financially unsustainable

    NHS Grampian and NHS Ayrshire and Arran both needed large loans from the Scottish Government to break even in the last financial year.NHS Grampian received a £65.2 million loan in…
  10. /news/short-term-measures-not-addressing-gap-in-public-sector-finances

    Short term measures not addressing gap in public sector finances

    The Scottish Government recorded a £1 billion underspend in 2024/25 but still needs to move away from short-term measures to address a stark forecast gap between its spending…