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    GP plan failing to deliver

    A Scottish Government agreement with GPs to improve general practice has failed to deliver on several of its commitments.The 2018 General Medical Service (GMS) contract aimed to…
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    Reform urgently needed to tackle precarious health and social care finances

    Community health and social care finances are increasingly precarious. Integration Joint Boards (IJBs) must urgently work with their partners in the NHS and councils to reform how…
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    Fundamental review needed of planning and resourcing of additional support for learning

    The Scottish Government and councils must fundamentally rethink how they plan, fund and staff additional support for learning as part of core school education in Scotland.Since…
  4. /news/fife-council-faces-a-turning-point

    Fife Council faces a turning point

    In recent years Fife Council has been able to deliver services without having to make significant savings. But the council has now reached a turning point.In a new report, the…
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    East Renfrewshire Council’s services excel

    With high performing services, excellent engagement with local communities and strong relationships with key partners, East Renfrewshire Council is an exemplar to others.In a new…
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    Minimal progress on reducing car use

    A lack of leadership has meant the Scottish Government has made minimal progress towards its challenging climate change goal of reducing car use.In 2020, the Scottish Government…
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    Involving communities is vital as councils face financial strain

    Scotland’s councils continue to face severe financial pressures. The need to consult with communities, clearly communicate the impact on local services, whilst working together to…
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    Audit Scotland welcomes its first Board apprentice

    Dr Catherine Maclean has joined Audit Scotland’s Board as its first apprentice, under a national programme to train future public sector board members.Catherine is a consultant in…
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    Patrick Bartlett appointed to Audit Scotland Board

    Patrick Bartlett has been appointed to Audit Scotland’s Board by the Scottish Parliament as a new independent non-executive director.Patrick has extensive experience in financial…
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    Scottish income tax report covers key audit risks

    The National Audit Office (NAO) has published a report today on HMRC’s administration of Scottish income tax, including the final calculation of Scottish revenues for the 2022/23…