CIPFA Northern Ireland Branch - The MCS Group Lunchtime Event (Face to Face booking)

About this event

Can a public body go bust? - Learning lessons in strong financial management

All public bodies have been facing financial pressures over the last 15 years or so which are becoming more acute given economic challenges as well as rising demand for public services.  A growing number of councils in England have recently declared insufficient financial strength to meet expenditure commitments by issuing ‘Section 114’ notices. 

Indicators are that more high profile councils will run out of money in the near future.  How have Birmingham, Thurrock, Croydon, Woking etc councils got themselves into this situation, what are the lessons to be learned and how can this be avoided in the future? 

These and other questions around risks and opportunities considered by public bodies will be addressed by Gareth Moss, recently retired Finance Director at CIPFA.  In this session, Gareth will share his  exposure to good practice finance strategy and operational financial management in public bodies across the UK.

Delegate numbers

30 delegates in person. 

Sponsors

Agenda

12:15 Welcome by Chair of CIPFA Northern Ireland Branch, Stephen Mungavin

12:20 Presentation by Gareth Moss

12:50 Questions and answer session

13:10 Light luncheon

13:30 Close

Costings

Free event to all.

CPD hours

1.25 hours