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Councillors at Comhairle nan Eilean Siar need to provide clearer leadership and direction

Best Value Assurance Report: Comhairle nan Eilean Siar

Leugh an duilleag seo sa Ghàidhlig Councillors at Comhairle nan Eilean Siar must provide leadership and clear priorities if the…

Planning vital to stem rising child poverty

Longer-term joint planning is needed to address child poverty in Scotland, which has increased since targets were set in 2017.…

Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II

We extend our sincere condolences to the Royal Family on the passing of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II. The Queen’s 70-…

Scotland's councils must put tackling climate change at the heart of decision-making

Scotland's councils' approach to addressing climate change: Report cover

Councils have a critical role in helping Scotland achieve its national climate change goals, in particular reducing CO2 emissions…

Uncertainty over whether Shetland Islands Council can deliver urgent change

Report cover

Shetland Islands' leaders need to increase their pace and focus to deliver urgent change. The Accounts Commission is not…

New Chief Operating Officer starts

Vicki Bibby

Audit Scotland's new chief operating officer Vicki Bibby starts at the organisation today. Vicki is an experienced leader in…

Nearly £15m of public sector fraud identified

The National Fraud Initiative in Scotland 2022 report cover

The overall level of identified public sector fraud and error in Scotland has fallen slightly, according to the results of a…