Publications and resources

LGPS Fund Accounts 2020/21: Example Accounts And Disclosure Checklist

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This guide to preparing Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) Fund Accounts is an absolute must for finance practitioners in LGPS-administering authorities and external audit agencies.

Ethics e-Learning Module

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This e-learning module offers practical guidance and an insight into how ethics can impact public finance professionals and features important reference materials.

Instructions for CIPFA members and students: to access the e-learning free of charge, please login to the website and complete your purchase using your ‘member role’.

When your purchase is complete, you will find the course waiting for you in CIPFA Learning, our online learning environment (you can find the CIPFA Learning button in the top right corner of the CIPFA website).

Guidance for Head of Internal Audit Annual Opinions 2020/21

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CIPFA has approved guidance on the head of internal audit annual opinion for 2020/21 which is a requirement of the Public Sector Internal Audit Standards. As a result of the COVID-19 pandemic heads of internal audit are likely to have made significant changes to their original audit plans. The continued disruption may mean that they have concerns about the consequences for their annual opinion. The guidance addresses this risk and sets out steps heads of internal audit should take, working with their leadership team and audit committee.

Planning to Deliver Good Value in Demand-led Services (social care)

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Planning to deliver good value in demand-led social care services (adult, children’s and SEND) is an ever-increasing challenge, especially in recent years when budgets have been tightening. However, this is an essential part of service and financial planning, to ensure that services not only remain within budget, but to ensure that they remain sustainable. This publication will be of interest to all those involved in service and financial planning, including commissioners, finance, performance, and service managers and directors.

Combating Financial Crime: Practical Advice for the Public Sector (2020 Edition)

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This guide, which is a revision of an earlier edition, updates public authorities on the latest money laundering regulations (including the 4th and 5th anti-money laundering EU directives) and draws on current best practices to prevent money laundering.