Publications

Social work in Scotland is at a watershed and the public and service users must be more involved in shaping future provision.

Urgent action is needed if the condition of Scotland's roads is to improve. Proper maintenance of the roads network is vital for economic prosperity and for...

Budget reductions mean starker choices ahead for councils which will not be met simply by continuing to cut staff and services, says a new report.

A lack of national leadership and clear planning is preventing the wider change urgently needed if Scotland’s health and social care services are to adapt to...

Progress on community planning has not yet achieved the major change needed to fulfil its potential to reduce inequalities and put communities at the heart of...

Councils need to improve further the way they manage major projects like schools, roads, housing and flood prevention, says the Accounts Commission.

Significant risks must be addressed if a major reform of health and social care is to fundamentally change how services are delivered, and improve outcomes for...

Our annual national scrutiny plan and local scrutiny plans for councils in Scotland. The national scrutiny plan provides a summary of the scrutiny activity...