Accounts Commission

We hold councils and other local government bodies in Scotland to account, reporting to the public.

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We recently said Scotland’s councils need to be more ambitious when it comes to redesigning local services, to match the challenges ahead.

If you haven’t read this report yet, find it here: https://t.co/HC3hEzCDND
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Leadership @AngusCouncil is strong and the council is focused on improvement. It collaborates and engages well with partners and its communities.

But there are difficult choices ahead as the council faces a £24.5 million budget gap.

Our new report: https://t.co/jGhFrillkZ
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What sets Angus Council apart is its focus on many elements fundamental to reform - transformation, community engagement, collaboration and prevention.
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Scotland’s councils need to be more ambitious as they change how they work and deliver services, to match the challenges ahead.

Financial pressures are growing and demand continues to rise.

More in the video below, and find our new report here: https://t.co/HC3hEzCDND

[Accounts Commission @AccCommScot]

Scotland’s councils need to be more ambitious as they change how they work and deliver services, to match the challenges ahead.

Financial pressures are growing and demand continues to rise.

More in the video below, and find our new report here: https://t.co/HC3hEzCDND

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Accounts Commission members Jo Armstrong, Andrew Burns, Derek Yule, Carol Evans and Ruth MacLeod recently visited North Lanarkshire Council.

As well as discussing the Council's Best Value report, members and senior management visited the Orbiston Community Hub.

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Our next monthly meeting takes place on Thursday, 14th May at 10:00.

The main item of business in the public session will be a Best Value report on Angus Council.

Register to attend via the Audit Scotland website: https://t.co/RKywmg7wzU

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We're now in the pre-election period.

Our social media activity is restricted until after the Scottish Parliament election on Thursday 7 May 2026.

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Aberdeenshire Council is well-run and many services are improving.

But the council needs to address a budget gap of £81 million over the coming years.

This requires continued collaboration between councillors and senior leaders.

Our new report: https://t.co/agXM08QDrq

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Accounts Commission members Andrew Burns, Nichola Brown and Ruth MacLeod visited Lerwick last week to discuss the Commission's latest report on Shetland Islands Council.

If you haven't seen the report yet, find it here: https://t.co/5f6sOEP5sk.

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Our next meeting takes place on Thursday 12 March in our Edinburgh office.

Attendance at the public session is warmly welcomed, online or in person. Topics for discussion include a Best Value report on Aberdeenshire Council.

Register on our website: https://t.co/RKywmg7wzU

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Urgent action is needed by @ShetIslandsCll as it faces a significant budget gap.

Council services are strong and there have been improvements in how the council is run.

But it can't rely on reserves to balance its budget. Change is needed: https://t.co/5f6sOEP5sk

[Accounts Commission @AccCommScot]

Urgent action is needed by @ShetIslandsCll as it faces a significant budget gap.

Council services are strong and there have been improvements in how the council is run.

But it can't rely on reserves to balance its budget. Change is needed: https://t.co/5f6sOEP5sk

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Difficult decisions are urgently needed about how health and social care services are delivered, and where to redesign, reduce or discontinue services.

The cost of delivering these services, and demand for them, are rising faster than available funding: https://t.co/EdeixoMYn8

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Difficult decisions are urgently needed about how health and social care services are delivered, and where to redesign, reduce or discontinue services.

The cost of delivering these services, and demand for them, are rising faster than available funding: https://t.co/EdeixoMYn8

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Having recently reported on local government finances, tomorrow we’ll publish a new report looking at the finances of Integration Joint Boards – they’re responsible for planning health and social care services in your local area.

Check back here tomorrow for more.

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Our February meeting takes place on Thursday the 12th at 10:00.

The main item of business in the public session will be a Best Value report on Shetland Islands Council.

Register to attend via the Audit Scotland website: https://t.co/RKywmg7wzU

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Accounts Commission member Derek Yule has been speaking to the media this week, about our latest report.

It says Scotland’s councils are at risk of becoming financially unsustainable.

If you haven't seen the report yet, read it in full here: https://t.co/Yg72ES5Czb

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Demand for council services and costs are rising faster than available funding.

Councils are at risk of becoming financially unsustainable.

This is impacting services.

They must fundamentally rethink how they operate and deliver services: https://t.co/Yg72ES5Czb

[Accounts Commission @AccCommScot]

Demand for council services and costs are rising faster than available funding.

Councils are at risk of becoming financially unsustainable.

This is impacting services.

They must fundamentally rethink how they operate and deliver services: https://t.co/Yg72ES5Czb