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    The merger of the eight fire and rescue services was managed effectively but future challenges remain

    The creation of a single fire and rescue service for Scotland was managed effectively, and its performance is improving. A long-term financial strategy is now urgently needed to…
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    Corporate plan 2015-18 published

    Our corporate plan for the next three years sets out our priorities and a strategy which will help us achieve our ambition of becoming a world class audit organisation that…
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    Colleges coped well with significant reforms but still face challenges

    Scotland's colleges maintained sound finances and learning while undergoing significant reforms. The sector must now prepare to address future challenges as these changes…
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    Better reporting and scrutiny needed for council borrowing

    Borrowing is a major source of funding for councils to invest in key services like schools or roads. Councils are meeting professional requirements but need to do more to set out…
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    Fast changing environment for public finances strengthens need for transparent and comprehensive reporting

    A substantially changed environment for public finances means that the case for financial transparency within a robust fiscal framework has never been stronger, Audit Scotland…
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    Games delivered successfully and under budget

    The 2014 Commonwealth Games cost the public sector £37.2 million less than budgeted. The project had strong leadership and organisations worked well together. Clear legacy…
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    Even tougher years ahead for councils

    Councils have managed financial pressures well but face increasingly difficult challenges and tough decisions to balance their budgets. In its annual Overview report published…
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    Clearer picture is needed of what broadband roll-out will deliver

    The public need to be given clearer information on the coverage and range of speeds that development of a superfast broadband network for Scotland will deliver, according to a new…
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    Clear and robust plans should be next step for Glasgow Prestwick Airport

    A new report by Audit Scotland states that the process followed by the Scottish Government in its purchase of Glasgow Prestwick Airport was reasonable, and it now has to develop…
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    Audit Scotland's first Modern Apprentice

    A former St Mungo's Academy pupil has become Audit Scotland's first Modern Apprentice. Jacqueline Anderson, 18, was recruited by Audit Scotland via the Commonwealth Apprentice…