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14 Jan 22
A revolution in economic research methodology has been rewarded by Nobel Prize judges. How could work on ‘natural experiments’ help the public sector?
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12 Jan 22
A recent PF/Workday roundtable discussion gathered a host of government finance leaders to share views on the challenges and opportunities for public bodies in implementing effective financial...
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16 Dec 21
2021 has been another testing year for public finance professionals. But how well can you remember the events of the past 12 months? Take our annual Christmas festive quiz to find out.
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8 Nov 21
How can the public sector best target limited financial resources to help mitigate climate change?
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8 Nov 21
Meeting net-zero targets will require tens of trillions in funding – governments face tough choices over how to raise the necessary sums.
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5 Oct 21
In a 1,000-word open letter to new communities secretary Michael Gove, CIPFA chief executive Rob Whiteman says local government would welcome radical change to its functions and form in return for...
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2 Sep 21
Getting collaboration right can make the difference between making the right decision and one that can have lasting negative consequences, says Nesta's Aleks Berditchevskaia.
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25 Aug 21
Simon Gray, head of finance and operations at Agilisys discusses how modern financial management systems can help public sector finance directors embrace active financial planning and agile financial...
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6 Jul 21
Giving employees more choice over the technology they use at work can help drive efficiency, engagement and staff retention.
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1 Jul 21
Public Finance magazine and Workday recently brought together a group of senior public sector finance leaders for a roundtable discussion exploring ways in which government departments can use agile...
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8 Jun 21
As private finance initiative contracts start to expire, public bodies must ensure they inherit assets in good condition.
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1 Jun 21
This summer’s expected boom in domestic holidaying will cause financial challenges for UK local authorities – but also opportunities.
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21 May 21
Covid-19 could reduce public pensions liabilities - but any impact is likely to be unevenly spread.
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30 Apr 21
As Covid-19 vaccination rolls out and employees begin returning to the office, public sector leaders will face a new challenge – successfully reconnecting their temporarily disparate teams.
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23 Apr 21
Public bodies must consider a number of areas of law when assessing the impact of Covid-19 on service agreements with their contractors
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16 Apr 21
The UK Treasury has updated the Green Book – its methodology for assessing funding bids – to help users put it into action more effectively to achieve ‘levelling up’. What do authorities need to know?
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8 Mar 21
Formalising risk appetite and tolerance positions can help public bodies improve decision-making, according to a recent government publication.
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26 Feb 21
Former CIPFA president Margaret Pratt gives her advice on ethical dilemmas facing public sector finance officers
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16 Feb 21
Employees who are satisfied with the way in which their organisation is handling the Covid-19 situation are able to perform 28% better. And during the first wave of coronavirus cases, sixty percent...
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9 Feb 21
With hackers increasingly targeting the public sector, skimping on security measures could prove a costly mistake
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1 Feb 21
Local authority finance officers joined a recent webinar hosted by TechnologyOne and CIPFA to assess the role of digital technology adoption in helping councils respond to Covid-19.
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22 Jan 21
With developing countries increasingly rejecting waste from the West, local authorities face mounting financial challenges on meeting their recycling targets
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21 Jan 21
At the end of 2021, LIBOR, the most popular sterling benchmark rate, will be phased out. What do public sector treasurers need to know about the transition to its recommended replacement, SONIA?
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21 Dec 20
This year has been one of the most demanding for the public sector in living memory. PF lists the ten biggest stories from the past 12 months.
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18 Dec 20
Treasury managers face a number of considerations to balance their search for financial returns with ethical and environmental considerations, says David Whelan.
14 Jan 22A revolution in economic research methodology has been rewarded by Nobel Prize judges. How could work on ‘natural experiments’ help the public sector?
12 Jan 22A recent PF/Workday roundtable discussion gathered a host of government finance leaders to share views on the challenges and opportunities for public bodies in implementing effective financial...
16 Dec 212021 has been another testing year for public finance professionals. But how well can you remember the events of the past 12 months? Take our annual Christmas festive quiz to find out.
8 Nov 21How can the public sector best target limited financial resources to help mitigate climate change?
8 Nov 21Meeting net-zero targets will require tens of trillions in funding – governments face tough choices over how to raise the necessary sums.
5 Oct 21In a 1,000-word open letter to new communities secretary Michael Gove, CIPFA chief executive Rob Whiteman says local government would welcome radical change to its functions and form in return for...
2 Sep 21Getting collaboration right can make the difference between making the right decision and one that can have lasting negative consequences, says Nesta's Aleks Berditchevskaia.
25 Aug 21Simon Gray, head of finance and operations at Agilisys discusses how modern financial management systems can help public sector finance directors embrace active financial planning and agile financial...
6 Jul 21Giving employees more choice over the technology they use at work can help drive efficiency, engagement and staff retention.
1 Jul 21Public Finance magazine and Workday recently brought together a group of senior public sector finance leaders for a roundtable discussion exploring ways in which government departments can use agile...
8 Jun 21As private finance initiative contracts start to expire, public bodies must ensure they inherit assets in good condition.
1 Jun 21This summer’s expected boom in domestic holidaying will cause financial challenges for UK local authorities – but also opportunities.
21 May 21Covid-19 could reduce public pensions liabilities - but any impact is likely to be unevenly spread.
30 Apr 21As Covid-19 vaccination rolls out and employees begin returning to the office, public sector leaders will face a new challenge – successfully reconnecting their temporarily disparate teams.
23 Apr 21Public bodies must consider a number of areas of law when assessing the impact of Covid-19 on service agreements with their contractors
16 Apr 21The UK Treasury has updated the Green Book – its methodology for assessing funding bids – to help users put it into action more effectively to achieve ‘levelling up’. What do authorities need to know?
8 Mar 21Formalising risk appetite and tolerance positions can help public bodies improve decision-making, according to a recent government publication.
26 Feb 21Former CIPFA president Margaret Pratt gives her advice on ethical dilemmas facing public sector finance officers
16 Feb 21Employees who are satisfied with the way in which their organisation is handling the Covid-19 situation are able to perform 28% better. And during the first wave of coronavirus cases, sixty percent...
9 Feb 21With hackers increasingly targeting the public sector, skimping on security measures could prove a costly mistake
1 Feb 21Local authority finance officers joined a recent webinar hosted by TechnologyOne and CIPFA to assess the role of digital technology adoption in helping councils respond to Covid-19.
22 Jan 21With developing countries increasingly rejecting waste from the West, local authorities face mounting financial challenges on meeting their recycling targets
21 Jan 21At the end of 2021, LIBOR, the most popular sterling benchmark rate, will be phased out. What do public sector treasurers need to know about the transition to its recommended replacement, SONIA?
21 Dec 20This year has been one of the most demanding for the public sector in living memory. PF lists the ten biggest stories from the past 12 months.
18 Dec 20Treasury managers face a number of considerations to balance their search for financial returns with ethical and environmental considerations, says David Whelan.
