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Risk-based approach to the audit of procurement
 A new CIPFA publication will outline an innovative, holistic approach to the audit of procurement. A Risk-based Approach to the Audit of Procurement will examine how risk management structures and systems of internal control can ensure that procurement effectively addresses the risks involved.
A Risk-based Approach to the Audit of Procurement will be published on 27 January. Pre-order your copy here. |
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Greater investment boosts confidence in council farms
Council farms have seen an increase both in capital investment in fixed equipment and in environmental schemes, according to the latest figures from CIPFA. The survey is available to registered users from www.cipfastats.net. |
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Local authority accounting conference
The CIPFA Local Authority Accounting Conference on 4-5 March is set to be a crucial event this year as the public sector grapples with the expected budget cuts, the introduction of IFRS, the accounting implications of the Carbon Reduction Commitment and ‘Total Place’. Book here. |
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Networks membership offer
Sign up for a 12 month subscription to the Treasury Management Forum (TMF), CIPFA Pensions Network (CPN) or the integrated membership of both today and membership until 1 April 2010 is free. Visit the TMF or CPN membership pages for details. |
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This week in Public Finance: carbon countdown
A deal might not have come out of Copenhagen, but the public sector still faces scrutiny of its CO2 emissions. Many larger public bodies are covered by the Carbon Reduction Commitment, which comes into force in just over two months’ time. David Williams explains what is involved. |
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