Audit Scotland media centre
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Latest news from our press office
More work needed to improve Scotland’s roads but on tighter budgets
Posted: 17 May 2013
Major changes called for two years ago to improve the management of roads maintenance have yet to result in significant improvement in road condition, says the Accounts Commission.
New local government scrutiny plan
Posted: 25 April 2013
The fourth National Scrutiny Plan for Local Government has been published. Prepared by the main organisations responsible for scrutinising Scotland’s 32 councils, the activity timetable shows strategic scrutiny work for 2013/14, looking at each council overall and its key services.
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Posted: 2 April 2013
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Councils face tighter squeeze in 2013
Posted: 28 March 2013
Councils face tougher challenges in the year ahead, particularly in dealing with budget pressures, says the Accounts Commission in its annual overview report.
Community planning needs a major effort to realise its full potential
Posted: 20 March 2013
Community Planning Partnerships (CPPs) have not met the ambitious goals set for them, but with the right leadership and support, could make big inroads to achieving them in the future.