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Local government in Scotland: Challenges and performance 2018
Finding savings is now "increasingly critical" for councils dealing with ongoing reductions in funding, says the Accounts Commission.
Managing the implementation of the Scotland Acts
Recruiting the skilled staff needed for the Scottish Government's new financial and social security powers and responsibilities will be challenging, says
Early learning and childcare
There are "significant risks" surrounding the Scottish Government's ambition to double early learning and childcare hours by August 2020, say a
Local government in Scotland: Financial overview 2016/17
Councils are showing increasing signs of financial stress and face even tougher challenges ahead, says the Accounts Commission.
NHS in Scotland 2017
Significant activity is under way to transform Scotland's healthcare system, but a number of crucial building blocks still need to be put in place.
Transport Scotland's ferry services
Spending on Scotland's ferry services has more than doubled since 2007/08, increasing vital links to the islands.
Equal pay in Scottish councils
Implementing equal pay remains a challenge for local government in Scotland more than a decade after the process was agreed, with around £750 million s
Self-directed support: 2017 progress report
New ways of offering people more choice and control over their social care can make a real difference but further work is needed to ensure everyone can benef