Local 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.
Asset management - Impact report
12 November 2009 for the Accounts Commission
All councils agreed that the report was easy to read and tackled topical issues. Councils also agreed that the reports’ recommendations were relevant, justified and flowed from the report’s findings. Many councils have already begun to take action as a result of the report.
The impact of the race equality duty on council services - Impact report
31 July 2009 for the Accounts Commission
Nearly all councils agreed or strongly agreed that the report had made a good impression on them. National bodies also welcomed the report and work to progress the issues raised has been taking place.
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.
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.
Managing long-term conditions in Scotland - Impact report
12 May 2009 for the Auditor General / Accounts Commission
The report concluded that services for people with long-term conditions are improving but there is considerable progress to be made to provide cost-effective, community-based care.
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