CIPFA would like your comments on our new paper 'Public Financial Management (PFM) and the PFM International Architecture – A Whole System Approach'. The paper considers the debate on the definition of PFM, its principal components and the levers by which it can be  improved. Findings from the consultation will be fed back to the UK's Department for International Development to contribute to consensus building among donors and development partners.

CIPFA Health Finance Conference 2009
With the debate on financing health care raging in the US, how does the future look for the UK's NHS? Join NHS finance director Bob Alexander from the Department of Health on 14 October to discuss the critical role of finance in delivering the World Class Commissioning vision.

Certificate in International Treasury Management -Public Finance
A reminder that registration for this new joint qualification from CIPFA and the Association of Corporate Treasurers closes on 30 September. The course  combines full online support with optional face to face tuition and begins in October. 

TISonline discussion forums
TISonline provides lively discussion forums covering audit,  capital, children's services, finance, housing, performance and VAT. The forums are an excellent source of advice and opinion from a broad practitioner network of thousands of registered users. Visit the website for the latest discussions.

This week in Public Finance: born in the USA
The NHS has been drawn into an explosive row over US health care reform. As President Barak Obama defends his proposals before Congress, Ruth Thorlby of the King's Fund examines the issues at stake for both countries.

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