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    A long-term view on public spending is needed to protect services

    Public bodies have coped well so far with reduced budgets but need to focus more on priorities and develop longer-term financial plans. Scotland's public finances: Progress…
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    Stronger leadership needed for community planning in Falkirk

    Falkirk Community Planning Partnership (CPP) needs to develop specific priorities and plans to convert its aspirations into improved outcomes for local people, says the Accounts…
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    Comhairle nan Eilean Siar building on earlier progress

    Significant improvements have been made in the running of Comhairle nan Eilean Siar, says the Accounts Commission. The Comhairle has been the subject of three Commission reports…
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    Recent improvement but NHS in Scotland still faces challenges achieving A&E waiting times target

    Performance against the four-hour accident and emergency (A&E) waiting times target has deteriorated since Audit Scotland previously reported on A&E departments. The…
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    Foundations laid to improve Glasgow lives

    Glasgow Community Planning Partnership (CPP) has a clear sense of purpose and direction for tackling some of the city's deep-seated social and economic problems, according to…
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    Councils' procurement improves but room for better value from £5.4 billion spend

    Councils have improved how they manage procurement but they can achieve further benefits and savings, says the Accounts Commission. Every year Scotland's councils spend…
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    More new thinking needed as councils face tougher choices

    Councils need to keep an open mind in deciding how to best deliver services. In its annual overview report published today, the Accounts Commission says councils need to look at…
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    More apprentices in Scotland but the long-term benefits need to be clearer

    The number of apprentices in Scotland has increased with more than 25,000 people starting training in each of the last two years, despite a challenging labour market, according to…
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    'Serious concerns' about South Ayrshire Council

    The Accounts Commission said today it was seriously concerned about South Ayrshire Council’s lack of progress in addressing long term weaknesses. Its findings are in…
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    Reform of care for Scotland's older people needs to accelerate

    Scotland's programme to improve care for older people has brought together the different bodies involved in services costing £4.5 billion a year. These organisations now…