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In a submission to the Committee on Standards in Public Life, CIPFA has outlined an independent approach to the MPs' expenses system.
The full submission can be read here.
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CIPFA's second international seminar is set to take place on 23 June ahead of its annual conference in Manchester. The session, called 'Improving financial management around the world - new thinking for new times', features contributions from leading international public financial management experts. |
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New examinations panel seeks members CIPFA members interested in joining a new examinations panel responsible for approving all aspects of CIPFA's assessment process are invited to contact Aga Jop on aga.jop@cipfa.org.uk or 020 7543 5621. |
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Essential training for service managers Good financial management skills for operational managers and their staff in public services are more crucial than ever in these challenging economic times. CIPFA's Service Managers' Training Forum is offering training for both those who require an overview of council financial management and for those who require an in-depth understanding of managing budgets. The events are held regionally during June and July. |
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Rated, not slated Credibility and professionalism are closely linked with reputation. The Improvement Network's Improvement Tools article Being Credible and Professional provides an overview of the principal elements of professional behaviour, along with a quick look at the benefits it can bring. Register to access this content. |
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This week in Public Finance: back in the driving seat Local authorities are rediscovering a sense of civic pride, as the recession makes commercial self-sufficiency an urgent necessity. Is this the birth of 'real localism', asks Peter Hetherington. |
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