Councils issue warning over care reform costs

 

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   7 August 2014 | Public Finance Home | Contact us | Sign up         Councils issue warning over care reform costs Councils have today told the government that they lack the resources needed to implement the reforms to adult social services made by the Care Act. A Local Government Association survey found that 134 out of 152 councils with social care responsibilities felt lack of funding could jeopardise the changes...       CIPFA NEWS Local authority spending to fall by almost 30% Data compiled by the DCLG and CIPFA shows local authority spending in England is estimated to have fallen by just under 30% per head over the course of this Parliament. CIPFA’s Counter Fraud Centre The Counter Fraud Centre, the UK’s national centre of excellence on counter fraud, has been launched. The centre, hosted by CIPFA, provides the tools, training and ideas to shape the future of counter fraud. CIPFA’s social care and health conference This conference is set to explore the challenges in working across boundaries to ensure delivery of effective care services to support the most vulnerable. Join in the conversation now with #Socialhealthconf14 Half price publication offer You can get 50% off selected CIPFA hard copy publications and CD ROMs on public finance if you buy this month. This fantastic offer ends August 31, so don’t miss out. More CIPFA news     DISCUSSION A Greater North? Do you think the £15bn One North transport plan will help create a northern economic powerhouse to rival London? Join CIPFA’s LinkedIn group to contribute to the discussion.     CIPFA PUBLICATIONS Financial statements: A good practice guide for local authorities Financial statements are complex, and it is sometimes difficult to identify the material needed. What can you do to help your readers navigate their way to that crucial piece of information? This publication will help you with the issues, and identify improvements in the way accounts are produced. More publications     CIPFA EVENTS September 16  Central government finance professional conference London More/book September 17  CIPFA procurement and contract audit update Birmingham More/book September 25  CIPFA insurance summit London More/book September 25  CIPFA Northern Ireland annual conference 2014 Belfast More/book September 26  CIPFA national housing conference: social housing is big business London More/book September 30  Social care and health conference London More/book October 4  Fourth annual CIPFA academies conference London More/book     Click here to unsubscribe from this email