LGA: council satisfaction ratings remain stable

 

If you can't see the Public Finance Daily email below click here to view the web version   News and comment from Public Finance - the official magazine of CIPFA   22 May 2014 | Public Finance Home | Contact us | Sign up         LGA: council satisfaction ratings remain stable Satisfaction with council services has remained steady over the last 18 months, a poll by the Local Government Association has found, with more than two-thirds of people satisfied with how things are run. Three-quarters of people said they trusted councils rather than government to take decisions about services...       CIPFA NEWS CIPFA consults on new counter fraud code CIPFA has launched a consultation on a new counter fraud code of practice. The consultation was announced by chief executive Rob Whiteman at the institute's audit conference. Grant Thornton wins CIPFA Cliff Nicholson Award Grant Thornton’s Manchester office has been recognised by CIPFA for its outstanding work. The firm’s engagement team at Oldham Council won this year’s Cliff Nicholson Award. Better business cases CIPFA is recognised as an accredited trainer for the Treasury's better business cases initiative. This is designed to improve the skills of those involved in the production and review of business cases using the Five Case Model. CIPFA IT audit and information security update CIPFA’s annual seminar focuses on the latest IT audit and security issues together with support in planning and delivering an effective IT audit service. Join in the discussion at #ITauditcipfa. More CIPFA news     DISCUSSION How managers can build relationships with politicians The critical relationship between politicians and officials has always been contentious. CIPFA chief executive Rob Whiteman suggests five ways to get it right. Join CIPFA’s LinkedIn group to contribute to the discussion.     CIPFA PUBLICATIONS Open-book accounting: how to deliver and demonstrate value for money in the public sector (2013 edition) This guide explores how open-book accounting tools and techniques can provide a platform for successful outsourcing in the public sector by creating cost-efficient, win-win business relationships. More publications     CIPFA EVENTS June 11 Executive PA conference 2014 Belfast More/book June 18 CIPFA IT audit and information security update Birmingham More/book June 24  CIPFA in Wales National Library of Wales tour and CPD event: recovering from the fire Aberystwyth More/book June 30 Creating conditions for growth through sound public finance and governance Liverpool More/book July 1-3  CIPFA annual conference London More/book     Click here to unsubscribe from this email