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Government

The Scottish Government has a range of functions aimed at enhancing and improving the quality of public services. It administers an annual budget of more than £20 billion, which it distributes through local authorities and public bodies.

News

Latest

  • 01/07/2008 Scottish Prisons Commission
    Final report makes 23 recommendations and encourages 'different thinking' about the nature of punishment.
  • 30/06/2008 Single Outcome Agreements
    Local authorities across Scotland to sign up to plans for more flexible delivery of services.
  • 30/06/2008 Freedom of Information
    Minister raises prospect of FOI being extended to organisations carrying out public functions.

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Public Service Reform

Creating a clearer, simpler and more effective public sector for the people of Scotland.

The Futures Project

Assessing the challenges and opportunities that face Scotland over the next two decades.

Promoting Scotland

Promoting Scotland

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International relations

Advancing Scotland's place in Europe and the wider world.

Openscotland

Broad framework covering the Modernising Government and Digital Inclusion agendas.

Finance

The way Executive policies and initiatives are costed, financed and implemented, including Public Private Partnership.

Local government

Information on the 32 directly elected mainland and islands councils responsible for providing local services.

Environmental Management

Promoting effective environmental management in the Scottish Government and across the public sector.

Sewel Convention

Explanation of the Sewel Convention and links to Legislative Consent Memorandums.

Data Sharing and Standards

Supporting better care and protection of citizens through data sharing across organisational and professional boundaries.

Procurement

Government procurement procedures in line with World Trade Organisation and EU directives.

Public Bodies

Public bodies in Scotland, details of people appointed to boards as well as advertisements for current vacancies.

Programme and Project Delivery

Programme, Policy and Project Delivery: Information on the Gateway Review including advice and guidance.

 

Page updated: Tuesday, January 22, 2008