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    Auditor General reports on 2013/14 audit of Scottish Police Authority accounts

    The Auditor General for Scotland, Caroline Gardner, has issued a report to the Scottish Parliament on matters raised in the audit of the 2013/14 accounts for the Scottish Police…
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    Progress made by South Ayrshire Council but efforts need to be maintained

    South Ayrshire Council has responded quickly to criticism earlier this year, but it must keep the positive momentum going to ensure improvement is sustained. A follow-up report…
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    More progress needed to ensure effective management of new tax powers for Scotland

    Delays in hiring staff and procuring an IT system have increased the risk that new taxes for Scotland will not be effectively managed when they come into force next year. Audit…
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    Some progress at Edinburgh but budget shortfall increases

    The City of Edinburgh Council faces substantially greater challenges to cut its spending while meeting increasing demands on services. In May 2013 the Accounts Commission…
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    Community planning is improving but not yet realising its potential

    An overview report published today for the Accounts Commission and the Auditor General for Scotland says ambitions for community planning have yet to be translated into action on…
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    Community planning urgently needs to improve in Orkney

    Orkney Community Planning Partnership (CPP) lacks effective leadership - all partners need urgently to agree priorities and align resources to deliver them. A report published…
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    NHS faces significant pressures managing finances, meeting targets and making changes to services

    The NHS in Scotland is facing significant pressures from increasing demand for services, while also striving to achieve challenging performance targets and working within…
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    Auditor General reports on issues raised in audits of NHS accounts

    The Auditor General for Scotland, Caroline Gardner, has issued reports to the Scottish Parliament on matters raised in the audits of the 2013/14 accounts for NHS 24, NHS Highland…
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    Community planning thriving in West Lothian and can achieve more

    West Lothian Community Planning Partnership (CPP) has considerable strengths built up over years of effective joint working which has delivered real benefits to local communities…