We recently reported on Moray Council's progress in transforming how it works and delivers services.

The council needs to speed up its plans.

It must also demonstrate that it can sustain the pace and momentum to change.

Read the report here: bit.ly/Moray_Council_…

Thanks to the Recovery Hub in Irvine for having us to talk about Stephen Boyle Accounts Commission's future report on drug and alcohol services. Nathalie and Aileen from our team joined a really insightful session with those with lived-experience.

Audit scope: bit.ly/audit_scope_dr…

Yesterday we heard from the new Chair of the Accounts Commission, Jo Armstrong, who set out their priorities and ambitions for the organisation in the year ahead.

Watch more from our evidence session on the local government financial bulletin 2022/23🔽📺
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Andrew Burns has been confirmed as the new deputy chair of the Accounts Commission. Andrew has been a member of the Commission since 2018. His appointment runs until 2026.

We all very much look forward to working with Andrew as he takes up his new role.

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Our members will get together on Thursday for our April meeting, and one of the items up for discussion is a report on how Falkirk Council is performing.

Full agenda here: bit.ly/Accounts_Commi…

You're welcome to watch the meeting, just email [email protected].

We are assessing the financial sustainability of Integration Joint Boards, their performance and outcomes for service users.

Our report is scheduled for publication in June 2024.

You can find out more about IJBs here: bit.ly/IJB_audit_scope

In spring 2024, the Accounts Commission and Stephen Boyle will report on how well public bodies are tackling digital exclusion.

The work will explore experiences of digital exclusion and seek to understand how it impacts people.

Read the audit scope: bit.ly/Digital_Exclus…

In our new report, we find that Moray Council’s plans to change the way it works must be implemented more quickly.

To achieve this, it must address staffing issues.

Read the report here: bit.ly/Moray_Council_…

Today marks the start of #StressAwarenessMonth .

The Stephen Boyle and Accounts Commission reported on adult mental health services in Scotland.

They found that accessing these services remains slow and complicated for many people.

You can read the report at: bit.ly/Adult_Mental_H…

Moray Council’s plans to transform how it works must set out clear targets and deadlines.

Unless this happens, the council will fail to identify savings needed to tackle a budget gap of over £31 million.

Our new report on Moray Council: bit.ly/Moray_Council_…

Do you live in Moray?

Or know someone who does?

We’ve been looking at how Moray Council is performing and will publish our findings tomorrow.

Follow us here for more.

We have launched our new website.

The refreshed look is simpler and clearer, designed with user experience in mind.

Visit audit.scot for more.

Integration Joint Boards are responsible for the strategic planning and commissioning for vital social care and community health services across our communities.

Our report will assess their performance and the outcomes for service users.

Audit scope: bit.ly/IJB_audit_scope