We published our first report on health and social care integration in December 2015, just
as Integration Authorities were established. This guide summarises...
Finding savings is now "increasingly critical" for councils dealing with ongoing reductions in funding, says the Accounts Commission. This second overview...
Our annual national scrutiny plan and local scrutiny plans for councils in Scotland.
The national scrutiny plan provides a summary of the scrutiny activity...
In a report out today, the Accounts Commission highlights important lessons for all councils following the collapse of a wall at Oxgangs Primary School in 2016...
Recruiting the skilled staff needed for the Scottish Government's new financial and social security powers and responsibilities will be challenging, says the...
A £1 million fraud perpetrated at Dundee City Council from 2009-2016 was the result of failures in fundamental controls within the council’s financial systems...
There are "significant risks" surrounding the Scottish Government's ambition to double early learning and childcare hours by August 2020, say auditors.
Falkirk Council has responded encouragingly to previous concerns but needs effective leadership to deliver its five-year improvement programme, says the...