Thinking long-term about public finances

The Scottish Fire and Rescue Service report coverSince the last Scottish Parliament election in 2011, there have been major changes to Scotland’s public sector landscape. Thirty-seven colleges have become twenty, the NHS and councils have begun integrating adult health and social care services, and national police and fire services have been established.
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Setting the scene: how audit is supporting health and social care reform in Scotland

audit_scotland_blogThe integration of health and social care through the Public Bodies (Joint Working) (Scotland) Act is one of the most significant public sector reforms of recent years. Public, voluntary and private sector organisations across Scotland are now working together to change the way that these services meet people’s needs. Continue reading Setting the scene: how audit is supporting health and social care reform in Scotland