Thursday, August 21, 2008
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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.
Creating a clearer, simpler and more effective public sector for the people of Scotland.
Assessing the challenges and opportunities that face Scotland over the next two decades.
Promoting Scotland
Advancing Scotland's place in Europe and the wider world.
Broad framework covering the Modernising Government and Digital Inclusion agendas.
The way Executive policies and initiatives are costed, financed and implemented, including Public Private Partnership.
Information on the 32 directly elected mainland and islands councils responsible for providing local services.
Promoting effective environmental management in the Scottish Government and across the public sector.
Explanation of the Sewel Convention and links to Legislative Consent Memorandums.
Supporting better care and protection of citizens through data sharing across organisational and professional boundaries.
Government procurement procedures in line with World Trade Organisation and EU directives.
Public bodies in Scotland, details of people appointed to boards as well as advertisements for current vacancies.
Programme, Policy and Project Delivery: Information on the Gateway Review including advice and guidance.
Page updated: Friday, August 1, 2008