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Councils face tighter squeeze in 2013
Councils face tougher challenges in the year ahead, particularly in dealing with budget pressures, says the Accounts Commission…
Accounts Commission concerned about risks to Argyll and Bute Council
The Accounts Commission is seriously concerned about substantial risks to Argyll and Bute Council caused by instability in its…
Councils should be able to explain charging variations to the public
A report from the Accounts Commission says that charges for council services should be consistent, clear and easily explained to…
Merger of Scotland's police achieved but the service faces significant financial challenges
The creation of a single Scottish police service was one of the biggest reforms in Scotland's public sector since devolution…
Progress made on self-directed support but patchy across councils
New legislation means councils will have to transform the way they deliver social care, offering people choice and control over…
Audit Scotland annual review 2013/14
Audit Scotland has published its annual review for the 2013/14 year. This is a web-only summary of our main annual report and…
A long-term view on public spending is needed to protect services
Public bodies have coped well so far with reduced budgets but need to focus more on priorities and develop longer-term financial…
