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Auditor General appointment
Applications are open for the post of Auditor General for Scotland (AGS). The Scottish Parliament is looking to fill the position in Spring 2012, following the retirement of the current AGS, Robert Black. More details are available in our Careers sectionOpens in a new window and on the Scottish Parliament website Opens in a new window. The closing date for receipt of applications is 1pm on Monday 13 February.
Central Scotland Fire & Rescue service is effective but further improvement needed to provide Best Value
Posted: 26 January 2012
Central Fire & Rescue provides an effective, low cost service but would be better placed to provide Best Value if it had stronger performance arrangements. It needs to develop a culture of continuous improvement, and the board should be more proactive in its scrutiny.
Accounts Commission welcomes improvements at Shetland Islands Council but still has concerns
Posted: 18 January 2012
Shetland Islands Council has made good progress in implementing its improvement plan. It now has many of the building blocks needed to provide Best Value.
