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Free CIPFA health publication
CIPFA is very pleased to offer a new publication to members. Financial, Clinical and Patient Engagement Strategies to Modernise the NHS covers the groundwork necessary to establish a robust business case to modernise NHS services. It includes specific guidance on clinical and patient engagement as pre-requisites of change and a case study on the modernisation of diabetes services.

Senior Officer Remuneration
We have received a number of queries on this topic and appreciate the urgency for guidance to be issued. A new FAQ has been published on the current position which may be viewed here.

CIPFA Statement on the role of the Head of Internal Audit
Work on this is underway. The Steering Group chaired by Mike More, Chief Executive at Westminster City Council, met in January. CIPFA will be issuing a draft Statement for consultation in May but are keen to canvass views at this stage on the proposed principles and the issues to cover. Please click here for more...

Audit Viewpoint is now available online
CIPFA’s magazine for the audit practitioner communicates expert, practical advice on a wide range of audit issues throughout the year. For further information and for details about subscribing to the personal or multi-user subscription, visit the dedicated website: www.cipfa.org.uk/auditviewpoint

Sir Harry Page Merit Award 2010
Entries are now invited for this award made annually for an outstanding piece of work or initiative focused on a particular technical matter within the field of public service accounting and financial management. Learn more...

Sharing the Gain: Collaborating for Cost Effectiveness
Report available for download

This ‘how-to’ guide has been written to help public service bodies to take advantage of collaborative working opportunities and reduce their costs. For more details, please click here.

Schools And The Carbon Reduction Commitment
There are important CRC implementation issues for schools and for local authorities - it is crucial that systems and procedures are in place to collect, collate and analyse this data. Click here to learn more and download a summary briefing.

Forthcoming Events

Introduction To Adult Social Care Finance - What is so special about social care finance?
22 March 2010 - London

Introduction to Children’s Services Finance
29 April 2010 - London

The CIPFA Audit Conference 2010 ‘Audit: Making a Difference in Challenging Times’
18/19 May - Manchester

Recent Responses

09-03-2010

CIPFA response to consultation on changes to the funding agreement between HEFCE and institutions

01-03-2010

IASB Exposure Draft on Management Commentary

18-02-2010

IAASB Consultation Paper: Assurance on a Greenhouse Gas Statement


KEY TOPICS
- Best Value COP
- FM Model
- Governance
- Governance Standard
- Role of FD

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