Publications and resources

Rating Review Statistics 2018/19 Estimates Excel

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This journal is considered to be the most authoritative guide to local government financial statistics in Scotland.

The publication includes statistics and actual expenditure information for all 32 authorities. Actual expenditure on all services is included, as well as information relating to the number of councilors, the council tax base and non-domestic rateable values for each authority. For the three major services areas of housing, education and social work, more detailed information is included.

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Managing Risk In The Local Government Pension Scheme (2018 Edition)

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In this publication we examine the basics of risk, risk policy formulation and risk management, and how this applies in the context of the local authority as an administrator of the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS). We explore how risk manifests itself and how, by using established risk management techniques, those risks can be identified, analysed and managed effectively.

Scrutinising Public Accounts: A Guide To Government Finances

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This guide provides an overview of the different processes for budgeting and performance reporting in central and local government, health bodies and includes key questions to ask when scrutinising government financial statements using examples based on UK public sector accounts.

Outcomes And Public Service Delivery (2018 Edition)

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This publication considers outcomes-based approaches, their features and their application. This includes consideration of the various ways in which an outcomes view can be used in areas such as contracting, service development, cost benefit analysis, performance measurement and reporting.

Children's Services Statistics 2018/19 Estimates Excel

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This publication contains a wide range of financial data on all aspects of the education service and some non-financial data.
It includes the number of: schools, pupils, pupils with special educational needs, early years, and detailed information on local authorities' education budget statements – including age weighted funding per pupil, schools budget, LEA budget, and youth and community.
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