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Accounting for Payment by Results Schemes including Social Impact Bonds

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Payment by results is a new approach to commissioning and paying for services and is seen as a key element of government proposals for achieving better for less. This publication provides an overview of payment by results schemes including social impact bonds and goes on to consider the accounting and budgetary implications.

An Introductory Guide to Adult Social Care Finance

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This is the essential guide to social care finance for non-finance staff in councils and partner agencies and for staff who are new to social care finance. This guide gives readers an understanding of the financial framework within which local authorities deliver adult social care. Once the reader understands the building blocks, they will be better placed to explore the many real-life complexities of the delivery of adult social care.

Treasury Risk Management Toolkit for Local Authorities

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Written by, and for, treasury practitioners this toolkit provides both a conceptual framework and a practical set of tools for managing treasury risk, which is a priority for local authorities rather than maximising return.

A Practical Guide to the Internal Audit of the Operational Phase of PFI Contracts

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This publication addresses decisions made during the development and procurement phases of a PFI project. These decisions clearly have long-term implications, which need to be fully assessed and evaluated by internal auditors.

Pensions Finance Knowledge and Skills Framework: Technical Guidance for Elected Representatives and Non-executives in the Public Sector

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This guidance allows elected representatives and non-executives to see exactly what is expected of them (with regard to pensions, when supporting the work of decision-making bodies) and to identify the level of skills and knowledge they need to be effective in their work.