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How councils work: an improvement series for councillors and officers - Options appraisal: are you getting it right?
Councils need to consider a wide range of options when considering what services to provide and how to deliver them.
Modern apprenticeships
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
Management of patients on NHS waiting lists - audit update
The NHS and Scottish Government have improved how they manage, monitor and scrutinise waiting lists, in response to recommendations.
Scotland's public sector workforce
Current approaches to managing staff numbers and costs in the public sector are unlikely to achieve the savings needed in the future.
How councils work: an improvement series for councillors and officers - Charging for services: are you getting it right?
Charges for council services should be consistent, clear and easily explained to the public.
NHS financial performance 2012/13
The NHS in Scotland needs to focus more on long-term financial planning and sustainability to make the changes needed to meet increasing demands.
Scotland's colleges 2013
The finances of Scotland's colleges continue to be generally sound.
National Scrutiny Plan for Local Government 2013/14
The national scrutiny plan provides a summary of the scrutiny activity for each council in Scotland.