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    Counter-fraud exercise is reaping rewards

    Almost £10 million worth of fraud and errors have been identified following a national detection exercise by Audit Scotland working together with other public bodies. The 2006/07…
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    Significant spending on prisons has improved conditions but not alleviated overcrowding

    Almost £300 million has been spent over the past six years on improving conditions in Scotland’s prisons but the number of places has stayed the same. An Audit Scotland report…
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    Aberdeen City Council: Property sales investigation

    The Accounts Commission for Scotland has met and considered the Controller of Audit's report on the property sales investigation at Aberdeen City Council. Given the arrangements…
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    Sport participation falls as planning for the Commonwealth Games begins

    Fewer people are regularly taking part in sport and many facilities need improvement. Hosting the 2014 Commonwealth Games provides a good opportunity to promote sport in Scotland…
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    Scotland’s colleges are in better financial shape but there may be challenges ahead

    Scotland’s colleges are in a healthier financial state overall, and financial performance has improved in the past five years. However colleges will need to respond to cost…
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    Aberdeen City Council hearing update

    The Accounts Commission for Scotland’s Hearing at Aberdeen City Council will take place at Town and County Hall, Town House, Castle Street, Aberdeen on Tuesday 13 and Wednesday 14…
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    Time to refresh school estate strategy and improve school design

    Billions of pounds have been spent over the past decade on over 200 new schools and many school improvements. According to Audit Scotland’s report, Improving the school estate,…
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    Council achievements recognised but further improvement essential

    The Accounts Commission recognises the improvement achieved by local government in Scotland. Its report Overview of the local authority audits 2007, published today, highlights…
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    Better planning and funding needed to sustain Scotland’s free personal care

    Free personal and nursing care (FPNC) needs to be better planned, managed and funded for it to continue to benefit older people in the future. An Audit Scotland report published…