The JSF also encourages the development of methods for joint working and robust scrutiny processes to ensure that Best Value is rigorously appraised.The members of the JSF are HM Inspectors of Schools, Social Work Services Inspectorate, HM Inspectorate of Constabulary, HM Inspectorate of Fire Services, the Benefit Fraud Inspectorate, Scottish Homes, Audit Scotland (for the Accounts Commission for Scotland) and the Scottish Executive Development Department.The JSF will meet on a quarterly basis.