Best Value audits 2009/10

10 March 2010 for the Accounts Commission

The Accounts Commission has published its findings on West Dunbartonshire Council, following its consideration of the latest update report from Audit Scotland on the council’s progress in meeting its Best Value duties to local people.

15 October 2009 for the Accounts Commission

This report looks at progress since 2004, when this new type of audit was introduced to assess how well councils meet their Best Value duties to deliver improving services to local people.

30 July 2009 for the Accounts Commission

Aberdeen City Council has made progress since the publication of largely critical reports in 2008. There is still much to do, but the council now has a very promising base for further improvement.

9 July 2009 for the Accounts Commission

The council has made insufficient progress with key improvement priorities. Some key services perform well, but overall progress is inhibited by political conflict and relationships between councillors, and limited development of working relationships between councillors and senior officers.

Until these issues are resolved the council will not achieve the necessary shift in attitude and focus required to deliver Best Value. External assistance is recommended.

13 May 2009 for the Accounts Commission

The Accounts Commission says that council services have improved, there is positive leadership, good working relationships and a ‘can do’ attitude. However the council still has more to do to ensure it can provide best value for local people.

22 April 2009 for the Accounts Commission

The Accounts Commission says that while leadership at South Ayrshire Council is showing improvement and some services perform well the council has weaknesses which pose significant risks and must be addressed.

15 April 2009 for the Accounts Commission

The Accounts Commission says it is pleased to acknowledge the continuing good progress and improvements made by Glasgow City Council and is encouraged by the impact this is having on the city’s people.