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Auditor General's report on Adam Smith College 2011/12 accounts

The Auditor General for Scotland, Caroline Gardner, has issued a report to the Scottish Parliament on matters raised in the audit…

NHS in Scotland managed finances well in 2012/13 but there are growing signs of pressure

The NHS in Scotland managed its finances well in 2012/13 but needs to focus more on long-term financial planning and…

Scotland's strategy for renewable energy is clear but achieving goals will be challenging

The Scottish Government has a clear strategy for renewable energy that links with other policy areas, and it has made steady…

Scotland's college finances are sound but further savings needed

The finances of Scotland's colleges continue to be generally sound. However, funding for colleges continues to fall, and…

Ambitious housing vision needs clearer strategy

The Scottish Government’s vision to provide an affordable home for all by 2020 is an ambitious one. The supply of housing…

Reporting of Scottish finances will need to develop further in light of new powers

The Scottish Government will need to make sure its financial reporting is more comprehensive and transparent as it prepares for…

Public reporting of Scotland’s major transport projects must improve

Transport Scotland and the Scottish Government must improve their public reporting on major projects, says an Audit Scotland…