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A long-term view on public spending is needed to protect services
Public bodies have coped well so far with reduced budgets but need to focus more on priorities and develop longer-term financial…
Stronger leadership needed for community planning in Falkirk
Falkirk Community Planning Partnership (CPP) needs to develop specific priorities and plans to convert its aspirations into…
Comhairle nan Eilean Siar building on earlier progress
Significant improvements have been made in the running of Comhairle nan Eilean Siar, says the Accounts Commission. The Comhairle…
Recent improvement but NHS in Scotland still faces challenges achieving A&E waiting times target
Performance against the four-hour accident and emergency (A&E) waiting times target has deteriorated since Audit Scotland…
Foundations laid to improve Glasgow lives
Glasgow Community Planning Partnership (CPP) has a clear sense of purpose and direction for tackling some of the city's deep-…
Councils' procurement improves but room for better value from £5.4 billion spend
Councils have improved how they manage procurement but they can achieve further benefits and savings, says the Accounts…
More new thinking needed as councils face tougher choices
Councils need to keep an open mind in deciding how to best deliver services. In its annual overview report published today, the…
