Public Sector

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 £30 billion, which it distributes through local authorities and public bodies.

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  • Public Service Reform

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

  • Promoting Scotland

    Promoting Scotland

    Initiatives to promote Scotland abroad - as a place to live and work, visit and invest

  • Finance

    Scottish Government budget developments.

  • 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.

  • Procurement

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

Page updated: Friday, May 11, 2012