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    Progress at East Dunbartonshire needs to continue

    East Dunbartonshire Council has responded positively to previous concerns but needs to maintain momentum, says the Accounts Commission. A new report published today is the third…
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    East Renfrewshire performs well and can do more

    East Renfrewshire remains a high-performing council but its councillors need to be more prominent in dealing with tough challenges ahead, says the Accounts Commission. A new…
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    New Chair appointed for Accounts Commission

    The Scottish Government have confirmed Graham Sharp’s appointment as Chair of the Accounts Commission. Graham has been a member of the Accounts Commission since 1 October…
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    Reform of NHS is progressing but fundamentals still need addressed

    Significant activity is under way to transform Scotland's healthcare system, but a number of crucial building blocks still need to be put in place. Audit Scotland's…
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    New long-term strategy required for Scotland's ferries

    Spending on Scotland's ferry services has more than doubled since 2007/08, increasing vital links to the islands. But the full extent of future spending requirements is not…
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    NHS Tayside continues to face significant financial challenges

    The Auditor General has reported to the Scottish Parliament for a third consecutive year on NHS Tayside's progress with addressing significant financial difficulties, and the…
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    Auditor General reports on Scottish Government accounts

    The Auditor General has found that the Scottish Government produced a sound financial report for 2016/17 and managed its budget effectively, but she has underlined the need for…
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    Audit Scotland welcomes recommendations on National Fraud Initiative

    We welcome the Public Audit and Post-Legislative Scrutiny Committee’s report and recommendations regarding the National Fraud Initiative (NFI), particularly highlighting its…
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    Councils yet to resolve long-standing issues with equal pay

    Implementing equal pay remains a challenge for local government in Scotland more than a decade after the process was agreed, with around £750 million spent on settling…
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    Renfrewshire makes solid progress

    Renfrewshire Council continues to improve and is making encouraging progress in the performance of its services, says the Accounts Commission. A report published today, the…