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    Accounts Commission concerned about risks to Argyll and Bute Council

    The Accounts Commission is seriously concerned about substantial risks to Argyll and Bute Council caused by instability in its political leadership since last year’s…
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    Auditor General's report on Adam Smith College 2011/12 accounts

    The Auditor General for Scotland, Caroline Gardner, has issued a report to the Scottish Parliament on matters raised in the audit of the 2011/12 accounts for Adam Smith College.…
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    NHS in Scotland managed finances well in 2012/13 but there are growing signs of pressure

    The NHS in Scotland managed its finances well in 2012/13 but needs to focus more on long-term financial planning and sustainability to make the changes needed to meet increasing…
  4. /news/scotlands-strategy-for-renewable-energy-is-clear-but-achieving-goals-will-be-challenging

    Scotland's strategy for renewable energy is clear but achieving goals will be challenging

    The Scottish Government has a clear strategy for renewable energy that links with other policy areas, and it has made steady progress so far. Achieving its overall goals will be…
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    Scotland's college finances are sound but further savings needed

    The finances of Scotland's colleges continue to be generally sound. However, funding for colleges continues to fall, and further savings will be needed from the current…
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    Ambitious housing vision needs clearer strategy

    The Scottish Government’s vision to provide an affordable home for all by 2020 is an ambitious one. The supply of housing is not keeping up with levels of need and the…
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    Reporting of Scottish finances will need to develop further in light of new powers

    The Scottish Government will need to make sure its financial reporting is more comprehensive and transparent as it prepares for new tax and borrowing powers. An Audit Scotland…
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    Public reporting of Scotland’s major transport projects must improve

    Transport Scotland and the Scottish Government must improve their public reporting on major projects, says an Audit Scotland review of five key projects costing £3.8 billion…
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    Accounts Commission annual report for 2012/13

    The Accounts Commission has published its annual report, strategy and action plan for 2012/13. It is in a new electronic format with interactive features. These provide pop-up…
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    Audit Scotland's annual report for 2012/13

    We have published our annual report for the 2012/13 year. During 2012/13, on behalf of the Auditor General and the Accounts Commission, Audit Scotland was responsible for the…