Publications

Councils need to consider a wide range of options when considering what services to provide and how to deliver them.

The number of apprentices in Scotland has increased with more than 25,000 people starting training in each of the last two years, despite a challenging labou

The NHS and Scottish Government have improved how they manage, monitor and scrutinise waiting lists, in response to recommendations.

Current approaches to managing staff numbers and costs in the public sector are unlikely to achieve the savings needed in the future.

Charges for council services should be consistent, clear and easily explained to the public.

The NHS in Scotland needs to focus more on long-term financial planning and sustainability to make the changes needed to meet increasing demands.

The finances of Scotland's colleges continue to be generally sound.

The national scrutiny plan provides a summary of the scrutiny activity for each council in Scotland.