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    East Ayrshire Council – maintains strong performance, continues to improve but faces financial challenges

    In a report out today, the Accounts Commission highlights that East Ayrshire Council is performing well, services are improving, and there is strong partnership working. The…
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    Fife Council continues to improve in the face of major challenges

    In a report out today, the Accounts Commission highlights that Fife Council continues to improve and has tackled aspects of underperformance head on. This report, by Scotland…
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    ALEOs can bring benefits but need careful consideration

    A report published today by the local authority spending watchdog looks at how councils are using the estimated 130 ALEOs (arms-length external organisations) in Scotland, which…
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    Audit Scotland issues good practice note on integration joint boards' annual accounts

    Audit Scotland's latest good practice note focuses on integration joint boards, following the first full year of auditing these bodies. The reports considers how the quality…
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    Auditor General reports on finances at two colleges

    Poor planning and over-optimism contributed to financial problems at New College Lanarkshire while Edinburgh College has made progress, says the Auditor General. New College…
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    Decisive leadership needed as council savings "increasingly critical"

    Finding savings is now "increasingly critical" for councils dealing with ongoing reductions in funding, says the Accounts Commission. Councils are balancing a real…
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    All councils must learn lessons to maintain the safety of public buildings following Edinburgh school wall collapse

    In a report out today, the Accounts Commission highlights important lessons for all councils following the collapse of a wall at Oxgangs Primary School in 2016. There were…
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    Government's social security plan at "critical point"

    Recruiting the skilled staff needed for the Scottish Government's new financial and social security powers and responsibilities will be challenging, says the Auditor General…
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    Councils need to learn from £1 million fraud at Dundee City Council

    A £1 million fraud perpetrated at Dundee City Council from 2009-2016 was the result of failures in fundamental controls within the council’s financial systems, the…
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    Celebrating International Women's Day

    Today at Audit Scotland we’re proud to be celebrating International Women’s Day 2018. It’s a time to celebrate the achievements of women worldwide as well as recognising the…