Audit Scotland
SPSA has improved some police support services but ICT remains a challenge
October 28, 2010
The Scottish Police Services Authority (SPSA) has made improvements to services like criminal justice, training and forensics...
Councils can do more to target physical recreation services at those least active
October 21, 2010
An Audit Scotland report, Physical recreation services in local government, says that while regular physical exercise is...
Free bus travel is widely used, but there were weaknesses in the scheme's planning and implementation
October 7, 2010
Scotland's national scheme of free bus travel for older and disabled people is widely used. However, there were weaknesses in how...
Strong leadership and clearer accountability needed for Scotland’s public bodies in the face of budget cuts
September 30, 2010
An Audit Scotland report published today, The role of boards, examines the governance arrangements of NHS bodies, colleges,...
Clearer focus required on long-term needs of children in residential care
September 2, 2010
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
August 26, 2010
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
August 16, 2010
Shetland Islands Council has serious problems with leadership, vision and strategic direction, governance, financial management...