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Scotland's colleges 2017

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

Local government in Scotland: Performance and challenges 2017

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

Scotland's NHS workforce

Audit Scotland has pulled together published statistics on Scotland's NHS workforce in a new data briefing.

Local government in Scotland: Financial overview 2015/16

Councils have managed their finances well but significant challenges lie ahead, says the Accounts Commission.

NHS in Scotland 2016

A combination of increasing costs, staffing pressures and unprecedented savings targets mean that Scotland's NHS boards are finding it difficult to balan

Scotland's colleges 2016

Scotland's college sector is financially stable and achieving learning targets, whilst still adjusting to major changes to the way it operates. However,…

Audit of higher education in Scottish universities

Scotland's higher education sector is financially healthy but faces future challenges, and tough choices are likely to lie ahead if public funding is to

An overview of local government in Scotland 2016

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.