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Accounts Commission & Audit Scotland
Statutory reports, Best Value assurance reviews and corporate output from the Accounts Commission, the body that holds Scottish councils and local government bodies to account, alongside section 22 reports from the Auditor General for Scotland covering NHS boards and national public bodies. Both are published through Audit Scotland.
769 reports
257 Accounts Commission
154 Auditor General
71 bodies covered
Reports
Strathclyde Partnership for Transport
Reviewing an update report on an audit investigation of travel expenses and other matters, the Commission welcomes improvements made by SPT.
The council took insufficient action to address risks, with delays in implementing actions.
The Force performs well and communities receive a good service.
A progress report for the year to 31 March 2011.
Our report for 2010/11.
Best Value and Community Planning
The council has shown an increased commitment to providing Best Value, but for some of its improvement activities, it is too early to judge how effective the
The Highland Council
The Commission decided that in light of the concerns highlighted in the Controller of Audit’s (CoA) June 2010 statutory report, it required a further r
Grampian Police and the Grampian Joint Police Board have an effective working relationship and a shared vision for policing in the area, but some areas still
National Library of Scotland
There were serious deficiencies in the way that Strathclyde Partnership for Transport managed and controlled travel expenses.
Scottish Government
Shetland Islands Council
The Commission decided that in light of the concerns highlighted in the Controller of Audit’s May 2010 statutory report it would hold a Hearing to gath
Best Value and Community Planning - progress report
The Commission welcomes the good progress made by the council since the last Best Value audit in April 2009, and urges it to continue with this as there is stil
Our report for 2009/10.
The council works well with other organisations, is improving well already and knows what more it needs to do to improve.
The Highland Council has strong leadership and knows where it needs to improve, according to the Accounts Commission.
Angus Council provides good services but quicker progress needed on Best Value.
Northern Constabulary and the Northern Joint Police Board have established many of the key elements of Best Value, although some areas could be further devel
Services in East Ayrshire are performing well overall and partnership working within the council area is highly effective.
The council still needs to embed a culture of continuous improvement throughout its business and increase the pace of change.
The Accounts Commission has published its findings on West Dunbartonshire Council, following its consideration of the latest update report from Audit Scotlan
Scottish Government
Scottish Government
Members of Tayside Joint Police Board need to gain a better understanding of their role before the board will be able to achieve best value.
The Scheme makes our current position on diversity and equality clear, sets out what we intend to do to achieve our aims, and explains how we will monitor ou
Shetland Islands Council
A report by the Controller of Audit to the Accounts Commission under Section 102(1) of the Local Government (Scotland) Act 1973.
This report looks at progress since 2004, when this new type of audit was introduced to assess how well councils meet their Best Value duties to deliver impr
Registers of Scotland
Best Value and Community Planning - progress report 2009
Aberdeen City Council has made progress since the publication of largely critical reports in 2008.
Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh
Best Value and Community Planning
The council has made insufficient progress with key improvement priorities.
Our annual report for 2008/09.
Best Value and Community Planning
The Accounts Commission says that council services have improved, there is positive leadership, good working relationships and a ‘can do’ attitude.
Stow College
Best Value and Community Planning
The Accounts Commission says that while leadership at South Ayrshire Council is showing improvement and some services perform well the council has weaknesses wh
Best Value and Community Planning - progress report
The Accounts Commission says it is pleased to acknowledge the continuing good progress and improvements made by Glasgow City Council and is encouraged by the im
These documents set out how the Accounts Commission proposes to approach the second phase of audits of Best Value and Community Planning (BV2).
Best Value and Community Planning
The Commission acknowledges positive aspects of performance but also serious weaknesses and says it is essential that these are addressed.
Best Value and Community Planning
The council has many of the building blocks in place for achieving best value, but better performance information is needed.
Queen's and Lord Treasurer's Remembrancer
Queen's and Lord Treasurer's Remembrancer
Best Value and Community Planning
South Lanarkshire Council performs very well. However it needs to review and amend its arrangements to accord with best practice in openness and transparency.
Best Value and Community Planning Progress Report
The Accounts Commission says that it is encouraged by the progress the council has made towards providing Best Value for local people.
Best Value and Community Planning Progress Report
The Accounts Commission says it is pleased to welcome the significant progress and improvements made by Inverclyde Council as a result of its work to address th
Shetland Islands Council
A report by the Controller of Audit to the Accounts Commission under Section 102(1) of the Local Government (Scotland) Act 1973.
Aberdeen City Council
A report by the Controller of Audit to the Accounts Commission under Section 102(1) of the Local Government (Scotland) Act 1973.
The Accounts Commission annual report on disability equality.
Best Value and Community Planning Progress Report
In a report published by the Accounts Commission, Argyll and Bute Council still has much to do and must increase its pace of change to establish Best Value for