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Public Sector Internal Audit Standards

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These standards, which are based on the mandatory elements of the Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA) International Professional Practices Framework (IPPF), are intended to promote further improvement in the professionalism, quality, consistency and effectiveness of internal audit across the public sector.

The Standards have been revised from 1 April 2017 to incorporate new and revised international standards and consequent amendments to the additional public sector requirements and interpretations.

Finance And General Statistics 2015/16 Actuals (Excel)

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This publication is the recognised source of summary information on local authority budgets, council taxes and national non-domestic rates.
An analysis of each authority’s service expenditure is provided together with information on the level of specific grants, revenue support grant and the amount of expenditure funded by national non-domestic rates and council tax.
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Regulatory Services Statistics 2015 (Excel)

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This publication combines information from environmental health and trading standards publications. It provides a detailed analysis of expenditure and income of environmental health and trading standards including the proportion spent on core functions and staffing levels, this also includes final outturn figures.
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CIPFA Accuracy Of Financial Forecasting Comparative Profile 2015/16

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Our comparative profiles use the latest CIPFA/DCLG Revenue Account (RA) and Revenue Outturn (RO) data, presenting it in simple, easy-to-read charts that show how your budgeted service expenditure compares to your actual expenditure, and also how your levels of budget accuracy compare with other authorities.

Social Care Statistics 2014/15 Actuals (Excel)

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This publication provides a detailed analysis of social care expenditure analysed between client groups, such as: older people, people with a physical disability or sensory impairment, people with learning disabilities, people with mental health needs, asylum seekers, and other adult services (ie HIV/AIDS and substance abuse).
The information is further analysed between local authorities and other authorities.
Other information includes a breakdown of the total population by age group, assessments and reviews, number of resident weeks, number of day care sessions, numbers of clients receiving services, hours of home care and meals served. Unit costs are calculated for most activities within each client group.

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