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Auditor General appointment

Applications are open for the post of Auditor General for Scotland (AGS). The Scottish Parliament is looking to fill the position in Spring 2012, following the retirement of the current AGS, Robert Black. More details are available in our Careers sectionOpens in a new window and on the Scottish Parliament website Opens in a new window. The closing date for receipt of applications is 1pm on Monday 13 February.

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Tayside Fire & Rescue service has strong culture of continuous improvement, but board should provide better scrutiny and challenge

Posted: 2 February 2012

The service has strong culture of continuous improvement, but the board should provide better scrutiny and challenge.

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Central Scotland Fire & Rescue service is effective but further improvement needed to provide Best Value

Posted: 26 January 2012

Central Fire & Rescue provides an effective, low cost service but would be better placed to provide Best Value if it had stronger performance arrangements. It needs to develop a culture of continuous improvement, and the board should be more proactive in its scrutiny.

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