Central government impact reports 2009/10
Audit Scotland aims to hold public bodies to account and to help them improve. Following the publication of our national reports, we assess what impact they have had in helping public bodies improve in the following areas: assurance and accountability; planning and management; economy and efficiency; and effectiveness and quality.
Managing increasing prisoner numbers in Scotland - Impact report
24 July 2009 for the Auditor General
The report found that significant spending on prisons had improved conditions but had not alleviated overcrowding. Plans to increase prison capacity may not be enough to accommodate projected increases in prisoner numbers.
Sustainable waste management - Impact report
21 May 2009 for the Auditor General / Accounts Commission
The report gained extensive publicity and was quoted extensively at a 'Waste Summit' held by the Scottish Government shortly after publication. A 'waste think tank' was set up, as recommended by the report, and Members of the Scottish Parliament (MSPs) decided to take evidence from Audit Scotland on the issues. All 2008/09 Single Outcome Agreements (SOAs) included indicators for waste management.
Improving the Schools Estate - Impact report
21 May 2009 for the Auditor General / Accounts Commission
There was extensive media and political interest in this report. The Scottish Government and Convention of Scottish Local Authorities (COSLA) accepted all of the report's recommendations and set up a joint working group to take them forward and develop a new strategy. Councils' school estate management plans also recognised the report recommendations and the Scottish Government gave support for school design through Architecture & Design Scotland.
Police Call Management - Impact report
21 May 2009 for the Auditor General / Accounts Commission
The study report concluded that all forces have centralised how they manage their calls from the public and more calls to the police are now being answered, with the public generally being satisfied with the service they receive when they call.
Improving energy efficiency - Impact report
12 May 2009 for the Auditor General / Accounts Commission
The report looked at how councils, the NHS and central government bodies in Scotland are improving energy efficiency in relation to buildings and transport use.
The First ScotRail passenger rail franchise - Impact report
12 May 2009 for the Auditor General
The report found that Transport Scotland was generally managing the rail franchise contract effectively and that First Scotrail’s performance was good and improving in most areas.
A performance overview of sport in Scotland - Impact report
12 May 2009 for the Auditor General
Audit Scotland’s review found that councils are responsible for around 90 per cent of total expenditure on sport (around £558 million a year). Expenditure is targeted at two national outcomes – increasing participation in sport and developing Scotland’s elite athletes.
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