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    Council finances increased in 2019/20, but Covid-19 will intensify pressures

    Funding received by councils from the Scottish Government increased by £500 million in 2019/20. But Covid-19 will drive large rises in costs and spending, combined with…
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    Scottish income tax report covers key audit risks

    The National Audit Office has published a report today on HMRC’s administration of Scottish income tax, including the final calculation of Scottish revenues for the 2018/19…
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    Covid-19 has accelerated the use of digital technology in councils

    Responding to Covid-19 has increased the pace at which Scotland's 32 councils are delivering services through digital technology. Greater collaboration, use of shared…
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    Covid-19's £669m impact on government finances

    The Scottish Government overspent its 2019/20 budget by nearly £700 million responding to the Covid-19 pandemic. Net spending for the year across the government's…
  5. /news/scottish-water-subsidiary-may-require-multi-million-pound-financial-support-due-to-covid-19

    Scottish Water subsidiary may require multi-million pound financial support due to Covid-19

    A subsidiary of Scottish Water may need between £47 million and £88 million in financial support due to the impact of Covid-19 on the businesses it serves. Scottish…
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    Scottish policing remains financially unsustainable

    The Scottish Police Authority (SPA) has improved how it operates but policing in Scotland is not financially sustainable, says the Auditor General for Scotland. Leadership of the…
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    Progress at NHS Tayside but risks remain

    NHS Tayside has improved its financial management and service performance, but risks related to its high running costs remain. The health board has improved waiting times for…
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    Estimated £15m of Carer's Allowance benefit overpaid

    An estimated £14.8m of a carer's benefit is thought to have been overpaid in Scotland due to error and fraud, a report by the Auditor General has shown. The Department…
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    The City of Edinburgh Council can do more to fulfil its potential and further improve the lives of citizens

    The City of Edinburgh Council can do more to fulfil its potential and further improve the lives of citizens. Over the last four years many services provided by the City of…