CIPFA conference 2010: what do the reforms mean for you?

On Monday, the coalition Government announced the first £6.2 billion of spending cuts. Then followed a Queen's Speech with a reforming programme of 22 Bills for the next Parliament. Together, they form a picture of unprecedented change and challenge for the public services over the next 18 months and beyond.

Explore what the next phase of public service reform means for you at the CIPFA annual conference, 8 - 10 June in Harrogate.
 
With speakers including Charles Kennedy, the former Prime Minister of Sweden Göran Persson, plus a programme of practical workshops, the conference is this year's essential event for people who manage public money and public services.

CIPFA backs decentralisation measures
Welcoming the Decentralisation and Localism Bill announced in this week's Queen’s Speech, CIPFA's Ian Carruthers said: ‘CIPFA strongly backs greater financial autonomy for local public bodies as it strengthens accountability to local communities. Give local bodies the power and let communities decide whether they’ve exercised it responsibly'.

Head of internal audit: your views
CIPFA has issued a major new statement for consultation. With the Statement on the Role of the Head of Internal Audit (HIA) in Public Service Organisations, we aim to support HIAs and raise the profile of this critical role. Before we finalise the statement, we would welcome your views.

Cliff Nicholson Award 2010: winners announced
A combined audit partnership between North Yorkshire County Council, City of York Council and Veritau Limited has won the CIPFA Cliff Nicholson Award 2010. The award recognises excellence and innovation in public sector audit. 

Public Finance: business as unusual
It was never meant to be like this. Whitehall is tearing up the rulebook and getting used to the political and practical consequences of a coalition government. Peter Riddell reports from within the corridors of power. 

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