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    Benefits delivery set to get much harder

    The Scottish Government has done a good job of delivering its first set of devolved benefits, but the real challenge is still to come, says the spending watchdog. Carers and new…
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    Stirling Council's services perform well but the council needs to improve

    Stirling Council’s services largely perform well, and the council manages its resources effectively. It now needs to get better at identifying where and how it needs to…
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    Councillor scrutiny of financial safeguards more important than ever

    Systems to prevent public money being lost to mistakes and fraud in Scotland's councils may be becoming strained, says Scotland’s public spending watchdog for local…
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    South Lanarkshire Council performs well and continues to improve

    South Lanarkshire Council demonstrates strong leadership, has a good approach to the way it manages its finances and has delivered improvements to many services. Now the council…
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    Councils must continue to change to address gap between demand and resources

    Scotland’s councils are managing to improve and maintain most services. But Scottish Government funding to councils is likely to reduce in future; this, combined with…
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    Audit Scotland issues good practice note on performance reports in central government

    Audit Scotland's latest good practice note focuses on performance reports in the annual report and accounts of central government bodies. Our Professional Support team reviews…
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    Audit Scotland announces support for the Scottish Association for Mental Health

    Audit Scotland is delighted to announce a new charity partnership with SAMH (Scottish Association for Mental Health). SAMH currently provides over 60 services in communities…
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    Scottish Social Services Council's ICT project 'lacked clarity'

    The Auditor General has raised concerns about the management of an ICT project at the Scottish Social Services Council (SSSC). Caroline Gardner says the SSSC's ending of a…
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    'Urgent need' for NHS Tayside to set out financial plans

    Urgent action is needed to address NHS Tayside's financial position amid ongoing changes to the make-up of its leadership team, says the Auditor General. Caroline Gardner…
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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 2016/17 tax…