Could housing associations do more to boost efficiency in the age of austerity? Waqar Ahmed thinks so. But the group finance director at L&Q tells PF that the government must do its bit too
Video - Lord Paddy Ashdown talks to Public Finance about a new great reform act, the economic crisis and empowering local government at the CIPFA Conference 2012 in Liverpool.
Conflict is part of everyday life and when handled well can lead to new and creative ways forward. Pam Jones explores some tips to make life easier when the going gets tough
Abolition of the Audit Commission will change the way council spending is scrutinised just as funding pressures increase. But the National Audit Office will help the sector steer clear of the dangers...
Sir Tony Redmond could have been a dancer but chose a career in local government instead. Dancing’s loss was accountancy’s gain, and now he is taking on a fresh challenge – becoming CIPFA president...
Armed with a laptop or smart phone, today’s public sector workers do not have to be tied to the physical office. This throws up some challenges for managers
In an era of spending cuts and staff redundancies, it is more important than ever to ensure that your organisation is not discriminating in theory or practice. Tim Whitworth explains how
After dominating television for more than 30 years, Phil Redmond is creating some live dramas of his own in his home city of Liverpool. He talks to PF about culture, cohesion and council bureaucracy
As economic crisis turns to political crisis across Europe, what are the lessons for local democracy here? The May 3 elections sent out some strong messages on mayors, majorities and political...
Rich nations such as the UK must help poor countries to introduce transparent public finances and root out corruption. The benefits are clear to see, says the permanent secretary of the Department...
With major demographic and other pressures on the NHS, the focus for health services is shifting from acute hospital care to prevention in the community
Accounting 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
Senior staff need to be able put across their messages clearly. But the effect you have depends on a range of factors. Pam Jones gives tips and techniques on how to hit the right spot and leave a...
Last 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...
Following a long and painful battle, the Health and Social Care Act finally made it on to the statute book. But after all that legislative surgery, the prognosis remains unfavourable for the NHS
