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A deal to harmonise staff pay at a cost of £50m a year will absorb projected savings from the reform of Scotland's colleges, says the Auditor General.

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

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

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

Significant activity is under way to transform Scotland's healthcare system, but a number of crucial building blocks still need to be put in place.

Spending on staff in Scotland's NHS is increasing and overall staff numbers are at their highest level ever but there are urgent workforce challenges, and the...

Scotland's colleges have seen improved attainment in the past year but face several financial challenges, and potential difficulties from a declining student...

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