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Audit Scotland’s Quick Guide has been updated
Posted: 27 July 2010
Download our updated quick guide to Audit Scotland, Accounts Commission and the Auditor for Scotland.
National plan outlines new streamlined system for scrutiny of Scotland’s councils
Posted: 1 July 2010
The work-plan for a new streamlined scrutiny system for Scotland’s councils is published today, with a 36 per cent reduction in the time scrutiny bodies spend in councils undertaking strategic scrutiny work.
Good progress at South Ayrshire Council
Posted: 25 June 2010
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 still much to be done.
