Joanne Pitt

Acting head of policy and technical at CIPFA

Recent articles

Navigating a way through uncertainty

Against the backdrop of ever-increasing pressure, public sector CFOs need the skills to fight fires... Read more
Holding the property industry to account

CIPFA has responded to the proposed building safety levy.
The Budget won’t fix public services

The chancellor successfully steadied the ship, but missed the opportunity to boost public service... Read more
Pay-off rules give more power to Section 151 officers

Recent guidance on severance pay gives CFOs a clearer role in finalising exit agreements.
Tackle the causes, not the symptoms, to stop section 114 notices

Section 114 notices tackle the causes, not the symptoms With tough choices coming, now is the time... Read more
Soaring inflation and energy bills: how will local authorities cope?

No service will remain unaffected by the challenges ahead and there is no one-size-fits-all... Read more
Special severance payments an exception

DLUHC’s recent advice will be particularly relevant to Section 151 officers monitoring this complex... Read more
Knowing your local authority trading companies

Local authority trading companies are a challenge that many new councillors will need to tackle. A... Read more
Putting services on a firm footing

Is creating a new council-owned company always the right answer? Joanne Pitt reveals the three... Read more

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