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Whitehall 'could save billions from better cash management'Improving cash management and fraud prevention could save the government as much as £18.7bn annually, an analysis of state spending said today. 10 May 2012
Gravil wins most votes in CIPFA council electionsClaire Gravil has topped the poll in the CIPFA council elections for 2012/13. 04 May 2012
PAC slams 'excessively high' PFI returnsThe Public Accounts Committee today called for an end to the routine use of the Private Finance Initiative to pay for public infrastructure, saying some of the private sector profits were 'difficult to justify'. 02 May 2012
Will local audit bring diversity or a 'Big Four' monopoly?The abolition of the Audit Commission will eventually lead to councils appointing their own auditors. Richard Johnstone looks at the lessons for audit from foundation trusts and academy schools 30 April 2012

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The victims' voiceLast summer's riots inflicted untold misery on individuals and businesses across England. But the views and concerns of those who suffered are now being heard loud and clear thanks to the work of Darra Singh's independent panel 01 May 2012
Inside storyAccounting in the public sector has had its fair share of change. Now it is the turn of internal audit, with new standards set to be published later this year 01 May 2012
How to create an innovative cultureIn straitened times, public sector leaders have to look at their services with fresh eyes. This can mean tearing up the rule book, a frightening prospect for many staff. Managers must be encouraged to put their heads above the parapet, says Munira Thobani 01 April 2012

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