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    Scotland’s £5 billion higher education estate needs a sustained commitment to its upkeep

    The condition of buildings in Scotland’s higher education (HE) sector is improving, with more money going into their development and upkeep. But institutions, the Scottish Funding…
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    Clackmannanshire Council faces some significant challenges

    In its first report on Best Value at Clackmannanshire Council, published today, the Accounts Commission for Scotland says the council faces a number of significant challenges…
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    NHS needs to ensure out-of-hours services are fit for the future

    Most patients are satisfied with NHS out-of-hours care. But fewer GPs are working during the out-of-hours period and there is a significant risk the service is unsustainable in…
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    Improvements in youth justice processes, but impact on outcomes unclear

    An Audit Scotland report published today says that increased funding and a stronger focus on youth justice services over recent years have delivered some positive changes. However…
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    Care for people with long-term conditions is improving but more needs to be done

    The NHS in Scotland can improve the care it gives to people with long-term illnesses by better targeting resources, further developing community-based services and driving a…
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    The Moray Council makes progress with Best Value but still has some way to go

    In its follow-up report on Best Value at The Moray Council, published today, the Accounts Commission acknowledges improvement in the council’s corporate leadership and strategic…
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    East Lothian Council processes did not meet expected standards

    The Accounts Commission for Scotland published its findings today (Friday 29 June) on the departmental reorganisation and voluntary redundancy of the Chief Executive at East…
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    Auditor General publishes review of transport projects

    Mr Black said: “The objectives of the review were to assess whether the projects are progressing in accordance with time and cost targets, and whether appropriate management…
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    Audit Scotland joins forces with the other audit watchdogs to drive value for money agenda

    Audit Scotland has been working in partnership with the other public audit agencies in the UK to develop indicators that are designed to help public sector managers improve the…
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    Scottish Borders Council has made major progress but now needs to focus on service improvement

    The Commission has today published its report into Best Value and community planning at the council. Commission chairman Alistair MacNish said: ‘Scottish Borders Council is an…