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Angus Council provides good services but quicker progress needed on Best Value

The Accounts Commission says the council still has much to do to ensure it is organised to deliver Best Value. Angus Council has…

Clearer focus required on long-term needs of children in residential care

Councils, the Scottish Government, National Health Service(NHS) boards and other bodies should be managing residential child care…

Commission highlights importance of clear roles and effective working relationships

The Accounts Commission has launched the first in a new series of publications intended to help councils steer through the tough…

Accounts Commission findings on Shetland Islands Council

Shetland Islands Council has serious problems with leadership, vision and strategic direction, governance, financial management…

Patients are happy but there is pressure on emergency care services

An Audit Scotland report, Emergency departments, says patient satisfaction with emergency care services is high, and four out of…

National plan outlines new streamlined system for scrutiny of Scotland’s councils

The work-plan for a new streamlined scrutiny system for Scotland’s councils is published today, with a 36 per cent…

Good progress at South Ayrshire Council

The Accounts Commission has published its findings on South Ayrshire Council today, following its consideration of the latest…