We heard similar calls to address inconsistency in target-setting and gaps in Council data-gathering during the inquiry.xOfficial Report, NZET Committee, 11 Jan 2022, col 29 (Aberdeen City Council); Official Report, NZET Committee, 24 May 2022, col 17 (Scottish Renewables); Official Report, NZET Committee, 20 Sept 2022, cols 10-11 (Accounts Commission and Unison); COSLA, second written submission When we questioned COSLA further on Councils' approach to planning and targeting, they acknowledged there was a degree of inconsistency across Councils, but said that this could reflect them taking bespoke approaches reflecting local priorities.xiOfficial Report, NZET Committee, 20 Sept 2022, cols 33-34 The Accounts Commission representative suggested that "confusion and a lack of cooperation across local authorities" was the root cause of this inconsistency.xiiOfficial Report, NZET Committee, 20 Sept 2022, col 9
The Commission's findings tally with evidence gathered during this inquiry.