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    'Disappointing' progress at Falkirk

    Falkirk Council has been slow in grasping the nettle of tackling major challenges ahead, says the Accounts Commission. In a report out today the local authority watchdog says it…
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    More savings required by councils

    Councils have managed their finances well but significant challenges lie ahead, says the Accounts Commission. In its financial overview published today, the local government…
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    NHS struggling to keep up with rising demand and cost pressures

    A combination of increasing costs, staffing pressures and unprecedented savings targets mean that Scotland's NHS boards are finding it difficult to balance demand for hospital…
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    Auditor General signposts major challenges at two health boards

    The Auditor General for Scotland, Caroline Gardner, has reported to the Scottish Parliament on significant issues arising from the annual audits of NHS Tayside and NHS 24. The…
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    Council must be more ambitious on tackling financial challenges

    Angus Council needs to up the pace of change if it is to meet its £26.5million savings target, an Accounts Commission report says today. The local government spending…
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    Auditor General reports on Scottish Government accounts

    The Auditor General has welcomed steps taken by the Scottish Government to strengthen transparency of public finances, but says there's more work to do as new financial powers…
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    Social work faces watershed

    Social work in Scotland is at a watershed and the public and service users must be more involved in shaping future provision. A new report by the Accounts Commission, the local…
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    Reappointments to the Accounts Commission

    Christine May and Graham Sharp have been re-appointed to the Accounts Commission for another year. The members were first appointed to the Commission in 2009. Christine May is a…
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    Reforms continue to transform and challenge Scotland's colleges

    Scotland's college sector is financially stable and achieving learning targets, whilst still adjusting to major changes to the way it operates. However, several issues remain…
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    Broadband roll-out making good progress but challenges remain

    The Scottish Government and Highlands and Islands Enterprise (HIE) are making good progress in widening access to high-speed broadband, but extending coverage to rural areas…