Local government funding is threatening essential services because of its “chronic short termism and complexity” , according to CIPFA’s chief executive.
Urgent action is needed to tackle a crisis in adult social care brought on by decades of inaction and short-term fixes, the government has been warned.
Owen Mapley has said the new government’s first Budget “will reassure some public service leaders and worry others”, and warned that there is lots more to do to get the sector fighting fit.
Excessive staff vacancies and rising turnover are putting “unsustainable pressure” on council finance teams, with pay being the main barrier to attracting qualified candidates, according to CIPFA...
With a new government ushering in a new budget, fresh hope looms for transforming the UK’s healthcare and the NHS. The spotlight now falls on a more integrated, mission-driven approach. Lee Outhwaite...
Michael Collier (Mike) served as president of the Institute in 1991-1992. He was also honorary treasurer from 1994 to 1997 and served on the Council from 1981 for 16 years
CIPFA public finance technical advisor Florence Bastos outlines some key issues relating to public finance and AI – and what professionals need to consider as it becomes more prevalent in the sector.
The government scrapping “underfunded” adult social care charging reforms to save money does not solve major challenges the sector faces, and short-term fixes – including more funding – are needed...
In the UK alone, 2.5 million people are out of work because of ill health. A joined-up system could help them, writes CIPFA policy researcher on prevention Zachary Scott.
CIPFA’s new chief executive, Owen Mapley, says he is focused on refreshing the member proposition and ensuring CIPFA is seen as a “career companion” as he takes the reins of the organisation.
A new government does not bring a new start for public services, but could provide the opportunity to do things differently and deliver better outcomes.
CIPFA’s new chief executive has told the new government it needs to “redefine how public services are funded, empowered and supported” and make progress in areas such as devolution, more predictable...
CIPFA LASAAC has announced it is changing its approach to the huge backlog of English local authority audits, because the planned ‘backstop’ system for outstanding audits has been disrupted by the...
