Jo Pitt

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Jo Pitt

Counter fraud centre manager

CIPFA's local government policy manager

Recent articles

Maintaining ethical standards in public life

The public sector in the UK mandates high ethical standards from those who work within it, and for... Read more
Collective responsibility is the driver behind CIPFA’s new code

CIPFA’s upcoming financial management code will set the scene - but organisations will benefit to a... Read more
Have you got your capital strategy sorted?

CIPFA’s Jo Pitt and Chris Brain advise local authorities on drawing up their capital... Read more
We should listen to the NAO's warning on unrealistic optimism

Optimism bias is a common problem that threatens local government’s financial sustainability. Risk... Read more
Where might we be headed on business rate retention?

CIPFA’s Jo Pitt looks at the direction of travel for local government retention of business rates... Read more
Stronger decisions in a risky world

Councils are having to be bold and brave in how they deliver services. The new prudential code... Read more
Welsh consultation gives opportunity to reflect on the big picture

A consultation on proposed amendments to the local authorities’ capital finance and accounting... Read more

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