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PUBLICATIONS

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Local Area Agreements: A Good Practice Guide for Local Government and NHS Finance Practitioners

 
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Perceptions of Audit Quality

 

CIPFA proposes changes to pension investment regulations

News articleA CIPFA report has recommended changes to simplify and modernise Local Government Pensions Scheme (LGPS) investment regulations. The recommendations have been informed by a survey taken against the backdrop of the current financial crisis.

Improving financial literacy
Successful public service organisations recognise the need for sound financial management in delivering value for money and high performance. Created specifically for board members and business managers, CIPFA has launched a new resource pack to help improve financial literacy.

 
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From the Improvement Network: Policy Hot Topics
Improvement Network partners have identified the latest hot topics in local public service improvement. Visit the Network to access collective briefings, analysis, and key documents on a variety of issues.

 
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This week in Public Finance magazine
Even before this week’s snowstorms, Britain’s railways were heading into heavy financial weather. But, as transport minister Lord Adonis tells Christian Wolmar, this should not derail plans for a high-speed system.

 
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Benefit Office Service Managers needed to develop a toolkit
The Audit Commission's Key Lines of Enquiry (KLOE) for Benefit Service Inspections highlight the need to consult service users.

CIPFA is therefore seeking Benefit Office's Service Managers to assist in the development and testing of a survey toolkit. Anyone interested in joining the development group is invited to email jon.gordon@ipf.co.uk or call 020 8667 8573 for further information.

 
 
     

EVENTS

 

MEMBERS AND STUDENTS

Building Schools for the Future – Financial Implications
Various dates and locations throughout March

Policing the Information Security Process
11 February, Belfast

Introduction to Central Government Finance 
12 February, London

CBRS Benefits Consortium - ‘Benefit Services in a Recession’  
Various dates and locations throughout February and March


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Is your CPD annual declaration due?
You must submit your declaration within 6 weeks of your CPD year end.  More >>

Maximise your potential in the CIPFA Exams
If you want to enhance your prospects in the CIPFA exams, then the CETC Essentials courses may be exactly what you need. These courses are being offered at CETC Midlands in Spring 2009.  More >> 

Exam results online now. More >>

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