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    Accounts Commission annual report 2014/15

    The Accounts Commission has published its annual report for 2014/15. The report highlights the Commission's work in auditing Scotland's 32 councils.  
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    Managing ICT programmes continues to be a challenge

    The Scottish Government and central government bodies continue to encounter difficulties in managing Information and Communication Technology (ICT) programmes, though progress is…
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    Audit Scotland annual report and accounts

    Audit Scotland has published its annual report and accounts for 2014/15. The report highlights our work over the past year and areas where it has had an impact. Themes include…
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    Assistant Auditor General presented with award

    The Assistant Auditor General for Scotland has been recognised for his commitment to public sector audit with a prestigious award from the Chartered Institute of Public Finance…
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    East Dunbartonshire Council still has much to do

    There is a gap between East Dunbartonshire Council's ambitions and delivering these on the ground, says the Accounts Commission. In a report published today the Commission…
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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…