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    The NHS in Scotland is making progress on health targets

    Scotland’s health service is achieving better clinical outcomes and cutting most waiting times says an Audit Scotland report published today. The report, An overview of the…
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    Some progress at Inverclyde but Commission wants increased pace of change

    The Accounts Commission published its progress report today (Wednesday 30 November) on Inverclyde Council. The report considers the steps taken by the council since June to…
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    Scotland’s public sector spends more than £5m a year developing its leaders of the future

    Scotland’s public sector has good examples of investment in leadership but many individual organisations do not have clear policies and most are unable to link the spending to…
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    Need for better monitoring of new initiatives funding

    Last year the Scottish Executive launched new initiatives amounting to £1.4 billion. The management of these projects is generally sound, but making changes could help to improve…
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    Scottish Water has made a sound start but its performance can improve

    Scottish Water has made a good start in raising the water industry’s performance but can make further improvements, says the Auditor General. In a report published today, Overview…
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    Some success at Dundee City Council, but further modernisation needed

    A report published by Audit Scotland for the Accounts Commission today (Wednesday 5 October 2005) says that Dundee City council’s services generally perform well for its community…
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    Better use must be made of medicine in hospitals

    The NHS in Scotland could improve the management of medicines in hospitals to make sure patients are getting the most benefit from the money spent in this area. These are the…
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    West Lothian Council shows what can be done

    West Lothian Council has been praised for its ability to transform its ambitious vision for the local area into improving services for the people who live there, according to a…
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    Delayed discharges going down but challenges remain

    An Audit Scotland report published today highlights that solving the problem of delayed discharges needs action across all parts of the health and community care system. Although…