Audit Scotland calls on local authorities to spend more wisely.
Scottish Councils are being urged to do more to save money and work more effectively.
An Audit Scotland report shows that local authorities spend more than £5 billion every year on goods and services, ranging from construction materials to IT.
That equates to around £1, 020 per workers.
Douglas Sinclair is Chair of the Accounts Commission and says it's not about bulk buying to save cash.
Man, 44, seriously injured in hospital after crash between Comrie and Rosyth
A 44-year-old man's seriously injured in hospital after a crash between Crombie and Rosyth yesterday (Wednesday).
John Swinney announces SNP leadership bid
John Swinney's launched his bid to become the new leader of the SNP and First Minister of Scotland.
Closures on A92 from TONIGHT for roadworks
There's going to be closures on the A92 from tonight (Sunday).
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