Publication: Councils' use of arm's-length organisations

May 17, 2018 by Accounts Commission
Publication cover: Councils' use of arm's-length organisations

A report published today by the local authority spending watchdog looks at how councils are using the estimated 130 ALEOs (arms-length external organisations) in Scotland, which have an annual spend of more than £1.3 billion, and the impact they are making.

Main report - PDF 2.1MB

All files

Main report (text only) - RTF 101Kb News release - PDF 51Kb Podcast - MP3 5.4MB Podcast transcript - RTF 57Kb Code of guidance on funding external bodies and following the public pound - PDF 3.2MB Video transcript - RTF 40Kb

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Key facts from our report

A transcript of this video is available to download with the other files on this page.

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Key factsKey facts
What is an ALEO?What is an ALEO?
ALEO use across Scottish councilsALEO use across Scottish councils
The performance of sports and leisure ALEOsThe performance of sports and leisure ALEOs