Audit Scotland media centre
Welcome to the media section of our website. Here you can find press releases concerning Audit Scotland's work.
Latest news from our press office
New way of managing waiting lists is fairer for patients
Posted: 4 March 2010
The National Health Service (NHS) in Scotland has made big changes in how it manages waiting lists since 2008 and these have made the system fairer for patients. The NHS has done well to implement these complex new arrangements.
Public sector is making efficiency savings but fresh approaches needed to deal with reduced future funding
Posted: 23 February 2010
Scotland’s public sector is continuing to find more efficient ways of delivering services, and its reported efficiency savings in 2008/09 exceeded the Scottish Government target by more than half.
Commission urges councils to take further action to cope with tough times
Posted: 18 February 2010
Councils and services are improving. But the scale of the budget challenge they face means urgent action is needed. Councils need to continue to develop and implement plans to cope with the tough times ahead.
Long-term commitment and strong leadership are needed to continue to improve Scotland's environment
Posted: 14 January 2010
In a wide-ranging report, Protecting and improving Scotland’s environment, Audit Scotland looks at progress in improving air quality, the water environment, biodiversity and waste management.
Tayside police force is making good progress but joint board is not achieving best value
Posted: 17 December 2009
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. However, Tayside police force is making good progress in important areas.