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    SPA governance and poor use of public money "unacceptable"

    A series of governance failings and the poor use of public money at the Scottish Police Authority are unacceptable, says the Auditor General. Caroline Gardner says ensuring the…
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    Greater transparency needed over non-domestic rates funding

    The Scottish Government needs to increase the transparency of its financial reporting on non-domestic rates, says the Auditor General. Non-domestic rates (NDR) are collected by…
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    Tighter squeeze on councils

    Councils are showing increasing signs of financial stress and face even tougher challenges ahead, says the Accounts Commission. In its annual financial overview published today…
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    National Audit Office reports on Scottish Rate of Income Tax

    The NAO has published a report today on HMRC’s administration of the Scottish Rate of Income Tax (SRIT) which operated for the first time in 2016/17.  The report is…
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    Well-performing West Lothian needs councillors to play more prominent role

    West Lothian Council has maintained its strong performance but councillors need to play a more active role in the face of a £73.5m funding gap, says the Accounts Commission…
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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…