|
 Members
of CIPFA and the ICAEW are currently voting on the final
proposals
for integration, which were distributed to them in late
September.
CIPFA members have until 9.00 am on Friday 21 October
to return their postal
votes. Alternatively they can vote in person at the
Special General Meeting taking place on Tuesday 25 October
at The Guildhall in London at 11am.
CIPFA’s council believes that the carefully designed
proposals are the right strategic response to trends
in the accountancy profession and is encouraging members
to vote in favour. Please ensure you use your vote to
make your opinion count.
Please contact the CIPFA Integration Hotline should
you wish to obtain further information on the proposals
– 020 7543 5644 - or write to CIPFA President
Diane Colley at 3, Robert Street, London WC2N 6RL.
Meanwhile, please visit the website for further details:
www.cipfa.org.uk/consolidation/meetings.cfm
Key dates:
21 October – deadline for return of postal votes
25 October – Special General Meeting (The Guildhall,
London)
Please use your vote!
 Entry
packs for the 2006 Public Servants of the Year Awards
are now available - with an entry deadline of 25 November.
This prestigious award scheme, run by Public Finance
magazine in partnership with CIPFA, the Cabinet Office,
the Office of Government Commerce and MORI, has 13 categories,
which cover individual, team and project achievements.
The awards acknowledge the dedication and commitment
of public servants from across the spectrum of our public
services, at all levels, including non-executives. All
winners are also eligible for the Outstanding Individual
or Team of the Year Award. If you would like to enter
or know of an individual, team or project who or which
deserves to be entered, contact Helen McDonnell, for
further information and an entry pack, at helen.mcdonnell@cipfa.org
or on 020 7543 5872. Entries can also be made online
at www.publicservants.org.uk
|
 |
|
|
|
| |
The role of the local authority chief
financial officer (CFO) is essential to the future success
of local authorities challenged with delivering improved
and efficient services to local people. But how is the
CFO
role positioned within local authorities and is it able
to operate to maximum effect?
The Local Government Policy Panel has undertaken a
survey of CFOs which examines these questions. The results
of the survey – representing the opinions of 385
CFOs from across the UK – are published at
www.cipfa.org.uk/panels/lgpp/index.cfm
What do you think of the technical content
of the CIPFA website? Does it provide the information
that you need?
Please help us to shape the future development of the
Policy and Technical sections of the website by taking
a few moments to complete a short survey. Those completing
the survey will have the chance to win £50 of
Amazon vouchers.
www.cipfa.org.uk/pt/pt_survey.cfm
LAAP Bulletin 62 on Capital Interest
Rates 2006/2007 is now available.
Read more at http://www.cipfa.org.uk/
pt/pt_details_l.cfm?news_id=25294
|
|
The CIPFA conference on future trends
in local government has been developed through the Local
Government Policy Panel.
Chaired by Lyn James, speakers are:
- Ian Carter, Audit Commission,
on developing a new performance framework for local
government: after Best Value and CPA, what next?
- Sue Reid, ODPM, on efficiency:
a key driver for change in local government and the
delivery of local services
- Maureen Wellen, CIPFA, on new
localism: the hallmarks for change
- Sarah Wood, LGA, on local government
finance
- Anna Capaldi, Management Perspectives,
on grant distribution issues
- Steve Wellings, Telford and Wrekin,
on local area agreements
- Deborah Absalom, London Borough
of Bexley, on children's services reforms
- Roger Latham, Nottinghamshire
County Council, on communities, neighbourhoods and
public service: the search for legitimacy in democracy.
http://secure.cipfa.org.uk/cgi-bin/CIPFA.storefront/EN/product/US50
|
|
 The
first winner of the CIPFA Regional Website of the Year
Award is CIPFA in the Midlands (CIM) which, through
a series of initiatives, has doubled site activity during
the past year.
During this time the Region has consistently met the
challenge of providing new site content tailored to
the needs of its members. Its achievements have included
a secure area for regional council members to provide
dedicated content, a new section for students and a
downloadable document resource centre.
Read the press release: www.cipfa.org.uk/press/press_show.cfm?news_id=25137
Scottish News
The latest edition of Scottish Newsletter is now online.
This edition contains news on the proposed changes to
the 2006 Local Authority SORP.
www.cipfa.org.uk/scotland/newsletter.cfm
Performance and Improvement
Circular 2/2005
The Scottish Executive has issued this circular to
replace Circular 1/2005. The Circular addresses public
performance reporting and provides direction to local
authorities in Scotland on the disclosure of trading
accounts and summarised accounts.
www.cipfa.org.uk/scotland/lasaac/
Local Government Finance Review
CIPFA in Scotland has been invited to assist the independent
Local Government Finance Review by giving oral evidence
to the Committee in Edinburgh on 27 October. CIPFA has
already made a written submission to the Committee.
www.cipfa.org.uk/scotland/news_details.cfm?news_id=23310
ASSET MANAGEMENT SEMINAR - 24 October, Edinburgh
This seminar will explore the current thinking within
asset management and address how the recent findings
of Audit Scotland can best be met. Delegates will also
have the opportunity to participate in breakout workshops,
which will assist with current asset management plans.
www.cipfa.org.uk/scotland/events_details.cfm?events_ID=2493
ACCOUNTING STANDARDS OVERVIEW - 25 October
& 8 December, Edinburgh
This comprehensive two day course is designed to provide
an overview of all the accounting standards that affect
the public sector.
www.cipfa.org.uk/scotland/events_details.cfm?events_ID=2522
FINANCE AND LEADERSHIP IN PUBLIC SERVICES SEMINAR
- 2 November, Edinburgh
This seminar looks at some of the strategic imperatives
for the modern finance professional in Scottish public
services. It will consider key challenges, the strategic
role of finance, opportunities and threats and the experience
of others. It will be of relevance to anyone with responsibility
for finance in public services.
www.cipfa.org.uk/scotland/events_details.cfm?events_ID=2521
For more training courses and events in Scotland visit
www.cipfa.org.uk/scotland/events.cfm
|
|
| |
TISonline is launching a User Survey in
October. The survey has been developed to gather feedback
about all aspects of TISonline.net and will provide
users with an opportunity to give their views on how
services can be improved.
www.tisonline.net
Two new client survey initiatives have been launched
by IPF Market Research: CARE (Customer Attitudes, Research
and Evaluation) for One-Stop-Shops or Customer Contact
Centres and MUSE/MUSE Mini
(Museum User Survey Evaluation) for Museums of all sizes.
www.ipfmarketresearch.net
THE FAN’s objective is to support finance professionals
in a challenging local authority finance environment.
Launched in January 2002, FAN supports finance professionals
in working together and learning from each other.
If you currently do not subscribe to FAN and are interested
in a six-month trial subscription (October 2005 –
March 2006), contact Rupert Dewhirst 01904 675589 or
email him at Rupert.Dewhirst@ipf.co.uk
for more information. |
|
The CIPFA Benefits and Revenues Service
has launched its new website: www.cipfanetworks.net/cbrs.
The portal offers details on all the activities and
support given by the network.
For information on all upcoming CIPFA Networks events
for the public sector, please visit www.cipfanetworks.net
With an established search and selection
business, ATM has joined forces with CIPFA Placements
to develop opportunities for the provision of interim
support to the NHS. With CIPFA Placements’
interim expertise and ATM’s reputation in the
health sector, we look forward to a successful association
between our two companies.
For further information, please telephone 020 8667
1144 or email gill.kelly@ipf.co.uk
www.cipfaplacements.net
IPF has been helping police authorities
develop their self assessment and improvement framework
and this is now being seen as an important piece of
evidence in forthcoming inspections by HMIC (HM Inspectorate
of Constabularies). The emphasis is on clarifying the
vision, addressing critical issues, building consensus
and commitment and creating officer support that embeds
the desired culture.
Contact Keith.Morris@ipf.co.uk
or call 01228 810656.
|
|
|
 |
|
|
|
|
| Current Technical Developments
in Police Finance
- London, 18 October More
CIPFA Local Authority Accounting: A Technical
Up-Date for Practitioners - 27 October, York;
17 November, London
CIPFA in Wales Annual Conference 2005 - Innovating
Public Services in Wales - 17 & 18 November,
Cardiff More
CJC Annual Conference - Making Sense of Competition
- 24 November, London More
Education Finance: Managing the Changes in Education
Funding - 7 December, London More
The Public Management and Policy Association
2005 Annual Conference - Devolve, Decentralise,
Deconcentrate - 8 December, London More
Social Services, Health Finance 2005: Current
Joint Issues - 8 December, London More
|
|
|
Audit Committees
– Practical Guidance For Local Authorities
More
Best Value Accounting Code of Practice 2005 -
England & Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland
update packs More
Standing Guide to the Commissioning of Local
Authority Work and Services – Version 3
(2005) More
Guide to the Formula Spending Shares for 2005-2006
(2005) More
A Practical Guide for Local Authorities on Discretionary
Income Generation (2005) More
Supporting People: The Essential Guide for Finance
Practitioners (Fully Revised Second Edition) (2005).
Also available in CD-ROM. More
Financing Long-term Illness in the NHS (2005)
More
|
|
|
| FREE
PRIZE DRAW!
Subscribe to the CIPFA courses, conferences and publications
e-newsletter between now and 31 December and we will
enter your name into a free prize draw to win a voucher
worth £750 (1st prize), £500
(2nd prize) or £250 (3rd prize)
to spend on CIPFA books. To subscribe and enter the
free prize draw, please email joan.lavery@cipfa.org |
On 18 October, CIPFA and CMA Canada are launching
a new joint program to certify senior government
managers in Canada. Steve Freer, Diane Colley
and Ken Gill will be attending the launch.
Caroline Gardner, Vice President, will attend
the CCAB Groups in Europe Dinner which is being
held on 19 October.
The President will attend the CIMA dinner in
London on 20 October. She will also be attending
the CIPFA South East Dinner at the Cafe Royal
on 21 October.
|
|
The CIPFA group has a number of training
and conference rooms which are available for hire
in various central London locations:
CIPFA, Robert Street (WC2N).
Charing Cross/Embankment stations. For further
information, visit www.cipfa.org.uk/
conference_centre
CETC, Borough High Street (SE1).
Borough station. Contact marilyn.clarke@cetc.org.uk
for details.
CETC, 154 Great Charles Street, Birmingham
(B3). New Street Station. Contact marilyn.clarke@cetc.org.uk
for details.
IPF, Queen Anne's Gate (SW1H).
St James Park station. Contact Conf.Centre@ipf.co.uk
for details.
|
| Please circulate
this e-newsletter throughout your organisation.
To receive your own copy each month, subscribe
here. |
|
| OPTIONS AND HELP |
|
© CIPFA 2006. All rights reserved.
|
 |
 |
 |
|
|
|
