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    Renfrewshire must improve engagement with communities to rebuild trust

    Renfrewshire Council faces significant challenges in rebuilding the trust of local people, following failings in providing school accommodation for Dargavel Village that will cost…
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    Financial pressures push councils to make hard decisions about service cuts

    Scotland’s councils are managing their money effectively, increasing reserves, with longer-term financial plans in place. Whilst no council was at immediate financial risk…
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    Dumfries and Galloway Council is well led, and must now deliver on service reform

    Dumfries and Galloway Council has strong leadership and sound financial management. It now needs to deliver its plans to reform local services, keeping residents better informed…
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    Unacceptable financial management at water industry watchdog

    Auditors have found unacceptable use of public funds by senior officials at the Water Industry Commission for Scotland. The Commission is the economic regulator of Scottish Water…
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    Scottish prison system facing considerable risks

    Scotland’s prison system is facing considerable risks, including the poor performance of the company that transports prisoners to and from custody. The Scottish Prison…
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    NHS Forth Valley needs sustained improvement

    NHS Forth Valley has responded well since the Scottish Government took formal oversight of the board’s work. But it is critical that the board continues to make progress.…
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    Dundee City Council is well-run, with a clear vision to address challenges

    Dundee City Council has shown effective leadership, good financial management and engagement with communities as it seeks to tackle long-standing issues. Reporting on its…
  8. /news/clearer-plan-needed-to-reform-public-services

    Clearer plan needed to reform public services

    The Scottish Government quickly addressed short-term financial challenges in 2022/23, but reform of the public sector is needed to deal with longer-term financial pressures. The…
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    South Ayrshire Council slow to improve and transform

    South Ayrshire Council manages its money well and some services are improving, but the pace of change has been too slow. In a new report, the Accounts Commission raises a range…
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    Public sector reforms must consider workforce impact

    The Scottish Government needs to act quickly to deliver services differently. But it needs to support its workforce to manage this change, rather than simply doing more with less…