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Some progress at Inverclyde but Commission wants increased pace of change

The Accounts Commission published its progress report today (Wednesday 30 November) on Inverclyde Council. The report considers…

Scotland’s public sector spends more than £5m a year developing its leaders of the future

Scotland’s public sector has good examples of investment in leadership but many individual organisations do not have clear…

Need for better monitoring of new initiatives funding

Last year the Scottish Executive launched new initiatives amounting to £1.4 billion. The management of these projects is…

Scottish Water has made a sound start but its performance can improve

Scottish Water has made a good start in raising the water industry’s performance but can make further improvements, says the…

Some success at Dundee City Council, but further modernisation needed

A report published by Audit Scotland for the Accounts Commission today (Wednesday 5 October 2005) says that Dundee City council’s…

Better use must be made of medicine in hospitals

The NHS in Scotland could improve the management of medicines in hospitals to make sure patients are getting the most benefit…

West Lothian Council shows what can be done

West Lothian Council has been praised for its ability to transform its ambitious vision for the local area into improving…