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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…
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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…