Positive report from Audit Scotland

At yesterday's full Council meeting we considered a report by Audit Scotland that acknowledges the significant progress the Council has made over the last few years in delivering for the communities of Inverclyde.

The Council has come a long way as an organisation since the critical Best Value Audit report of 2005, with many significant achievements having been delivered for the communities of Inverclyde.

However, we are not complacent. Although the report does not contain any shocks or surprises for the Council, we are well aware of those areas where we need to make further progress over the next few years.

The report - the Assurance and Improvement Plan (AIP) for the Council - was prepared by Audit Scotland in conjunction with the Care Commission, Her Majesty’s Inspectorate of Education (HMIe), the Social Work Inspection Agency (SWIA) and The Scottish Housing Regulator.

I am particularly pleased that Audit Scotland have recognised that the Council has continued to make significant progress and is aware of those areas where further improvements are required. This is reflected in their recommendation to the Accounts Commission that the Council is not subject to a formal review until Year 3 of their current inspection programme.

Representatives of Audit Scotland were in attendance at the meeting of the Council to present the AIP to members and answer questions.