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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…
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    Scottish fire and rescue services making progress on reform

    Scottish fire and rescue authorities are giving more emphasis to fire prevention and community safety, but it is too early to demonstrate a sustained reduction in risks from fire…
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    Edinburgh shows many Best Value features but some services still need to improve

    In a Best value report published today the Accounts Commission says Edinburgh City Council displays many of the features of a Best Value council, including many examples of good…
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    Commission acknowledges positive change at Inverclyde

    The Accounts Commission for Scotland has published its findings today, based on Audit Scotland’s progress report on Best Value at Inverclyde Council. The Commission says that…
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    Improvements welcomed but tough times may be ahead for councils

    The Accounts Commission has welcomed a number of improvements by Scotland’s local authorities but warns that major challenges lie ahead. The Commission notes that all councils now…
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    NHS in Scotland improving how it plans hospital nursing

    This report finds that the NHS in Scotland has made progress towards improving the planning and management of ward nursing. The Health Department and NHS boards are addressing…
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    Accounts Commission urges Shetland Islands Council to increase

    The Accounts Commission for Scotland has published its findings, based on Audit Scotland’s progress report on Best Value at Shetland Islands Council. The Commission says that…
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    Commitment to efficient government but better measures needed

    A report on the Efficient Government Initiative has found a commitment to improve efficiency, but says the Executive needs to do more to provide assurance on the levels of savings…
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    NHS in surplus at year-end but financial pressures continue

    Despite record levels of funding and an underspend on its 2005/06 budget, the NHS in Scotland continues to face long-term financial pressures. An Audit Scotland report finds that…