Publications

City deals have been positive for Scotland's economy, but the government does not have a plan to measure their overall long-term success, say public spending...

Most of Scotland’s 32 councils are increasingly relying on money from reserves to keep up with demand for services and balance their budgets.

This document aims to raise awareness of community empowerment and promote such a shared understanding across scrutiny bodies to support high-quality scrutiny...

Scotland’s councils are managing to improve and maintain most services. But Scottish Government funding to councils is likely to reduce in future; this,...

Scotland's 32 councils have managed budgets well over the last year but face a difficult time ahead, says the Accounts Commission.

While some improvements have been made to the delivery of health and social care services, Integration Authorities, councils and NHS boards need to show a...

A big increase in young people being referred to mental health services and longer waiting times are signs of a system under significant pressure, says a new...

A report published today by the local authority spending watchdog looks at how councils are using the estimated 130 ALEOs (arms-length external organisations)...