💡Welcome to the January 2025 edition of #CIPFAThinks, the policy voice of the Chartered Institute of Public Finance and Accountancy. Our monthly LinkedIn newsletter offers insights on public financial management. 🔗Subscribe now:

The final Local Government Financial Settlement is here—but tough decisions remain. ➡️CIPFA CEO Owen Mapley shares his insights in a letter to local government CFOs: #CFO #LocalGov #PublicFinance

CIPFA LASAAC invites feedback on its ‘2025/26 Code of Practice on Local Authority Financial Reporting in the United Kingdom’. The 2025/26 Code enhances accuracy and transparency in local authority financial reporting. ✍️Respond by 14 Feb 2025: #LocalGov

CIPFA’s ‘Service Reporting Code of Practice for Local Authorities 2025/26’ (SeRCOP) is now available. SeRCOP 2025/26 helps UK local authorities prepare budgets, performance indicators, & government statistical reporting, effective 1 April 2025. Read now:

🚨 Have your say on local government governance guidance: CIPFA & @Solace_UK invite stakeholders to consult on the updated guidance for the annual review and preparation of the Annual Governance Statement (AGS). ✍️ Respond by 10 March 2025: #LocalGov

CIPFA’s ‘Code of Practice for the Governance of Internal Audit in UK Local Government’ is now available. The Code supports the governance of internal audit under the Global Internal Audit Standards in the UK public sector, effective 1 Apr 2025. Read now:

RT @public_finance_: The flagship @CIPFA conference brings together leaders and practitioners to share insight, ideas and best practices to…

💭 How can we prioritise prevention to improve community health and wellbeing? Find out tomorrow, 6 Feb, for a webinar exploring prevention strategies. 🔗 Book now: #Prevention

💭The @NHSuk faces significant financial pressures - but what does this mean for CFOs on the ground? Our new microsite breaks down key takeaways, from leadership and governance to driving closer integration across public services. 🔗Read more: #CFO #NHS

[5/5] 🤝 We look forward to supporting future initiatives that strengthen public financial management and accountability in Kosovo. #MoU #PublicFinance #Jordan

🚨 Deadline extension: nominate yourself for CIPFA Council by 17 February 2025. Would you like to shape the future of CIPFA and play a key role in its strategic direction? Apply or nominate by 17 Feb: #CIPFA2025 #CouncilElections

CIPFA responds to the @mhclg’s ‘Local audit reform: a strategy for overhauling the local audit system in England’ consultation. ➡️ Read our full consultation response: #LocalAudit #PublicFinance #PublicSector

CIPFA’s latest ‘Audit Committee Update’ offers FAQs to help non-accountants on audit committees understand the audit backstop and the implications of disclaimed accounts resulting from the local audit backstop. 🔗 Read here: #LocalGov #Audit

💭 How can we prioritise prevention to improve community health and wellbeing? Find out on 6 Feb, 13.00 - 16.00, for a webinar exploring prevention strategies. Book now: #Prevention

🚨 Have your say on local government governance guidance: CIPFA & @Solace_UK invite stakeholders to consult on the updated guidance for the annual review and preparation of the Annual Governance Statement (AGS). ✍️ Respond by 10 March 2025: #LocalGov

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