Decisive leadership needed as council savings "increasingly critical"
April 5, 2018
Finding savings is now "increasingly critical" for councils dealing with ongoing reductions in funding, says the Accounts...
All councils must learn lessons to maintain the safety of public buildings following Edinburgh school wall collapse
April 3, 2018
In a report out today, the Accounts Commission highlights important lessons for all councils following the collapse of a wall at...
Government's social security plan at "critical point"
March 28, 2018
Recruiting the skilled staff needed for the Scottish Government's new financial and social security powers and responsibilities...
Councils need to learn from £1 million fraud at Dundee City Council
March 22, 2018
A £1 million fraud perpetrated at Dundee City Council from 2009-2016 was the result of failures in fundamental controls within...
Celebrating International Women's Day
March 8, 2018
Today at Audit Scotland we’re proud to be celebrating International Women’s Day 2018. It’s a time to celebrate the achievements...
"Significant risks" to delivering early learning and childcare plan by 2020
February 15, 2018
There are "significant risks" surrounding the Scottish Government's ambition to double early learning and childcare hours by...
Progress at Falkirk needs to continue
February 1, 2018
Falkirk Council has responded encouragingly to previous concerns but needs effective leadership to deliver its five-year...