The AFEP Programme have produced the following outputs led by the AFEP working groups, that provide detailed commentary and analysis on current issues and developments affecting police sector finance.
Post-election Policy BriefingThis post-election briefing looks at the new Labour Government’s policies for policing, crime and fire and rescue services.
Achieving Finance Excellence in Policing III Sustainability Toolkit
As part of the sustainability report we have developed a toolkit with references to business cases, the importance of data and grants and grant applications.
Achieving Finance Excellence in Policing III Sustainability status report
This report is aimed at anyone with an interest in sustainability including chief finance officers, sustainability managers, estate professionals etc. Using this report, we look to share best practice with forces at different stages in their sustainability journey and list a series of recommendations to consider.
General Election July 2024 - Briefing on the party manifestos
This General Election special briefing from the Police and Fire Network summarises and analyses the main political parties’ manifesto pledges in relation to policing and crime, and has some implications for fire and rescue services.
AFEP III CIPFA/Norse Group sustainability roundtable
A write up of the AFEP III CIPFA/Norse Group sustainability roundtable, covering subjects such as fleet decarbonisation, supply chain sustainability, project delivery and the importance of good data.
Achieving Finance Excellence in Policing (AFEP) II: Learning from consultancy projects
This report by CIPFA details the areas of consultancy support undertaken with forces as part of the AFEP II programme.
Financial resilience self-assessment and medium term financial planning toolkit
This report has been created as part of the Achieving Finance Excellence in Policing (AFEP) programme with the Police Financial Management Working Group.
Police Financial Resilience Index
The Police Financial Resilience Index (FRI) is a brand-new tool developed by CIPFA. It draws on 28 different metrics related to a force’s financial position to give a comprehensive overview of financial resilience.
Police Data dashboards
The AFEP dashboards provide dedicated police sector stats and benchmarking analysis, driving better financial management and decision making across forces. It will help improve current comparative data and develop broader analytical and diagnostic capacity to help the forces deliver and demonstrate value for money.
The Role of Chief Financial Officers in Policing
This report gives an overview of the roles of the PCC's CFO and the chief constable's CFO within policing, with particular focus on how the two CFOs can work together to achieve the best outcomes.
Effective Governance Of Collaboration In Policing
This publication is a guide to good governance in police collaboration arrangements.