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Inefficiency in Scotland’s justice system costs time and money
Inefficiency in Scotland's criminal justice system causes delays for everyone involved, including victims and witnesses, and…
Scotland’s public sector needs to focus on the long-term financial sustainability of public services
Scotland’s public sector is in the first year of major spending cuts and public bodies must focus on their long-term…
Aberdeenshire Council’s benefits service requires closer scrutiny
In a report on the performance of Aberdeenshire Council’s benefits service, the Accounts Commission says that the council…
Free bus travel is widely used, but there were weaknesses in the scheme's planning and implementation
Scotland's national scheme of free bus travel for older and disabled people is widely used. However, there were weaknesses in…
Councils need to continue to improve planning and control of major capital projects
Councils spend significant amounts of money on building and maintaining infrastructure - more than any other part of the public…
Accounts Commission annual report 2014/15
The Accounts Commission has published its annual report for 2014/15. The report highlights the Commission's work in auditing…
Community planning is improving but not yet realising its potential
An overview report published today for the Accounts Commission and the Auditor General for Scotland says ambitions for community…
