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Council finances probe under way Council chief executive to retire
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A probe into Aberdeen City Council by Scotland's spending watchdog gets under way on Tuesday. Aberdeen City Council's chief executive said he is to retire early, as a probe into council finances got under way.
Douglas Paterson said: "This seems to me to be the right thing to do."
He made the announcement as a probe into Aberdeen City Council by Scotland's spending watchdog began on Tuesday.
The Accounts Commission will hear first-hand from the council to gain "a greater understanding" of its difficulties at the two-day hearing.The Accounts Commission will hear first-hand from the council to gain "a greater understanding" of its difficulties at the two-day hearing.
The Controller of Audit's report on best value and community planning at the council had highlighted concerns.
The Town House hearing is open to the public. Among the witnesses will be the council leader and chief executive.
Issues expected to be raised include its financial position and the pace of improvement in achieving the council's vision.
Aberdeen City Council leader Kate Dean and chief executive Douglas Paterson will give evidence, as will union and voluntary sector representatives.
The commission will report after the evidence-gathering session before publishing its findings, which could include recommendations to Aberdeen City Council and Scottish ministers.
The council's current £27m of cutbacks have led to weeks of public protests.