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PUBLIC FINANCE NEWSLETTER | 17 MARCH 2016

Whiteman on Budget 2016: more homework for the chancellor

George Osborne’s Budget set a good direction on devolution and prevention through the sugar tax, but there are too many surprises and uncertainties for top marks, writes CIPFA chief executive Rob Whiteman.

NEWS

New course on local authority asset valuation

This new certificate will provide local authority finance professionals with a broad understanding of the requirements and process of undertaking local authority asset valuations for financial statements.

Why investing in whistleblowing training for employees is essential

Following last week’s Public Accounts Committee report criticising government for failing to protect whistleblowers, we revisit a popular article that highlights the importance of transparency and training when it comes to raising concerns at work.

Grant funding in the public sector

This course provides an overview of the public sector grant-funding environment and includes practical tips, and good practice advice, for each key stage of the grants process from planning to monitoring and evaluation.

CIPFA EVENTS

23 March 2016
Improving ethics and preventing corruption
London
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05 April 2016
CIPFA South East spring conference and AGM 2016
London
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12 April 2016
Housing growth agenda: how does tax impact on alternative delivery models?
Birmingham
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2016 CIPFA Fraud and Corruption Tracker survey launches next week

The Local Government Association is encouraging local authorities to complete the 2016 CIPFA Fraud and Corruption Tracker survey, the national overview of all fraud, bribery and corruption activity across the country.

What are the key elements of delivering effective internal audits?

At the CIPFA Internal Audit Conference 2016, we will be addressing the latest professional and organisational challenges for internal auditors in public services. How do you think internal auditors can overcome these challenges? Join CIPFA’s LinkedIn group to contribute to the debate.

DISCUSSION

Code of Practice on Local Authority Accounting in the United Kingdom: Disclosure Checklist for 2015/16 Accounts

If you are responsible for preparing or auditing local authority accounts to ensure that the requirements of the Code are met, this checklist will provide all the authoritative guidance you are looking for.

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