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Duty of care
Frontline public sector services are what people turn to when they’re hit by unemployment, repossessions and debt crises.
Alex Klaushofer talks to the workers struggling to cope with the ever-rising demand.
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Delivering Good Governance in Local Government Pension Funds |
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Code of Practice on Local Authority Accounting in the United Kingdom: A Statement of Recommended Practice – Disclosure Checklist for 2008/2009 Accounts
Available 16 March 2009 |
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CIPFA council tax survey forecasts lowest increase in years
 CIPFA's annual council tax survey, published today, shows an expected average council tax rise of 3% this year - the lowest annual increase in 14 years. Speaking about the figures, CIPFA Chief Executive Steve Freer said:
“Most councils have clearly given priority to limiting tax rises enabling an average tax bill increase across the country of approximately 3%, the lowest annual increase since 1994/95. However, in many cases workforce and service reductions will be necessary to balance budgets – such are the harsh realities of managing public services in this very difficult climate”.
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CIPFA and Society of District Council Treasurers to launch Development Academy
CIPFA and the Society of District Council Treasurers (SDCT) are to launch a Development Academy for current and aspiring district council treasurers. Building on the success of last year's programme, the Academy will provide practical workshops on 11 March for aspiring treasurers, followed by sessions on 17 March for current practitioners. |
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CIPFA Guidance to Scottish Local Authorities on direct payments
CIPFA in Scotland has published financial guidance on direct payments. Endorsed by Shona Robison, the Minister for Sport and Public Health, the guidance seeks to ensure that financial monitoring and record keeping is proportionate to both the service deliverer and service recipient while supporting the growth and development of direct payments.
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From the Improvement Network: Planning for the future
Many public sector bodies are taking measures to counter the effects of the economic downturn. While no one could have foreseen this crisis, there are effective ways to plan for future risks. The Improvement Tools article: 'Futures Techniques' outlines ten of the most popular methods of planning for the future. |
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Maximise Your Potential in the CIPFA Exams with CETC’s Essentials courses More >>
Nominate fellow Members for one of the twenty-one electable seats on the Institute Council. Nominations must be received by Friday 6 March More >>
Draft Minutes of LASAAC Meeting 23 February now available More >>
All CIPFA students entitled to NUS card More >> | |
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