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Scottish income tax report covers key audit risks
The National Audit Office (NAO) has published a report today on HMRC’s administration of Scottish income tax, including the…
Renfrewshire must improve engagement with communities to rebuild trust
Renfrewshire Council faces significant challenges in rebuilding the trust of local people, following failings in providing school…
Financial pressures push councils to make hard decisions about service cuts
Scotland’s councils are managing their money effectively, increasing reserves, with longer-term financial plans in place.…
Dumfries and Galloway Council is well led, and must now deliver on service reform
Dumfries and Galloway Council has strong leadership and sound financial management. It now needs to deliver its plans to reform…
Unacceptable financial management at water industry watchdog
Auditors have found unacceptable use of public funds by senior officials at the Water Industry Commission for Scotland. The…
Scottish prison system facing considerable risks
Scotland’s prison system is facing considerable risks, including the poor performance of the company that transports…
NHS Forth Valley needs sustained improvement
NHS Forth Valley has responded well since the Scottish Government took formal oversight of the board’s work. But it is…
