Publications

We published our first report on health and social care integration in December 2015, just as Integration Authorities were established. This guide summarises...

Finding savings is now "increasingly critical" for councils dealing with ongoing reductions in funding, says the Accounts Commission. This second overview...

There are "significant risks" surrounding the Scottish Government's ambition to double early learning and childcare hours by August 2020, say auditors. Our...

Councils are showing increasing signs of financial stress and face even tougher challenges ahead, says the Accounts Commission. We have identified an error in...

Implementing equal pay remains a challenge for local government in Scotland more than a decade after the process was agreed, with around £750 million spent on...

New ways of offering people more choice and control over their social care can make a real difference but further work is needed to ensure everyone can benefit...

New councillors elected in May face major challenges and need to focus on improving long-term planning, says the Accounts Commission. This second overview...

Councils have managed their finances well but significant challenges lie ahead, says the Accounts Commission. Please note that paragraph 44 and exhibit 6 of...