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Public Finance PodcastPublic Finance Live 2025: Review and highlights with Owen MapleySpeakers:Owen Mapley CEO, CIPFA (https://www.cipfa.org/)https://publicfinancelive.org/2025-06-3009 minPublic Finance PodcastPF Live 2025: In conversation with Owen MapleySpeakers:Owen Mapley CEO, CIPFA (https://www.cipfa.org/)https://publicfinancelive.org/2025-06-2514 minPublic Finance PodcastPF Live 2025: How to steer complex services through major disruptionSponsored by ImpowerSpeakers: Andrew Burns Associate Director at CIPFA, and former President of CIPFA and the Society of County Treasurers and IMPOWER Advisor Nina Phillippides – Deputy Chief Executive & Executive Director of Corporate Resources at Gloucestershire County Council Ebony Hughes, Chief Operating Officer, IMPOWER Consultinghttps://publicfinancelive.org/2025-06-2428 min
CIPFA SpeaksCIPFA Speaks: Crisis, collaboration and the case for reform
💬"It is utterly clear that no government can - or should - spend its way out of the challenges we face."
As services stretch to breaking point, it’s clear that systemic reform, not just short-term fixes, is the only way forward.
🎙️In this episode of #CIPFASpeaks, we sit down with CIPFA CEO Owen Mapley to discuss his recent appearance at the Select Committee on Local Government Finance—where he called for a shift towards prevention, collaboration, and bold reform to restore long-term sustainability.
🎧Tune in to hear how public finance leaders can stay principled, inno...2025-04-1413 min
CIPFA SpeaksCIPFA Speaks: Reforming the SEND system for a stronger futureDespite a 58% increase in SEND funding, outcomes for children, young people, and families have failed to improve over the past decade. Meanwhile, councils still face immense financial strain.
💭Where is the system falling short, and what can the government do to drive real change?
🎙️In this month’s episode of #CIPFASpeaks, we dive into the urgent reforms needed to create a fairer, more financially sustainable SEND system.
Join Dr. William Burns, CIPFA’s Social Care Policy Advisor, and Emma Willson, Director of Education Value for Money at the National Audit Office, as they break down the key pr...2025-03-0315 min
CIPFA SpeaksMission-led growth: Measuring success with monitoring frameworksWith public sector reform on the cards, robust monitoring and evaluation frameworks will be essential to turn ambition into real impact. But how can the government effectively assess public spending to drive change?
In this month’s episode of CIPFA Speaks, we explore how and why solid monitoring and evaluation frameworks are key to the success of the government's mission-led initiatives, particularly in addressing spatial inequalities and ensuring that public funds are well spent.
Join Jeffrey Matsu, CIPFA’s Chief Economist, and Mara Airoldi, Director of the Government Outcomes (GO) Lab at Oxford University, as they disc...2025-01-0624 min
CIPFA SpeaksCIPFA Speaks: Beyond Bots: AI’s role in a better public sectorAs artificial intelligence (AI) and digital technologies rapidly advance, what does this mean for public services—and how can public finance professionals ensure new technologies truly benefit society?
In this month’s episode of CIPFA Speaks, we tackle the transformative potential of AI alongside the ethical and social challenges it poses.
Lord Holmes of Richmond MBE, Paralympic gold medal swimmer and passionate advocate for tech-driven public good, and David Lyford-Tilley, CIPFA's Head of Standards and Technical, join us to explore how AI can drive efficiency, inclusivity, and innovation in public service. They’ll also share insights on the...2024-11-1721 minCIPFA SpeaksCIPFA Speaks: Building Corruption-Free Public Services WorldwideWhether it’s threats to democracy or the rise of populism, public trust in governments, the public sector, and public officials is more important than ever. One of the key threats to that trust is corruption.
But how can public sector organisations spot and manage corruption risks before they take root?
In this month’s episode of CIPFA Speaks, we dive into the vital role of Corruption Risk Management (CRM) in safeguarding public services globally.
Join Daniela Sota Valdivia from the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) and Khalid Hamid, CIPFA’s Direct...2024-10-2132 min
CIPFA SpeaksCIPFA Speaks: How can we manage demand in adult and children’s social care?Why are 75% of local authority budgets consumed by social care? What steps can the government take to rein in escalating costs and meet growing demand? And how can public finance professionals ease pressures on local authorities?
In this month’s episode, we tackle the urgent need for change in adult and children’s social care—a system that places unsustainable strain on local governments and the wellbeing of its communities alike.
Join Dr. William Burns, CIPFA's Social Care Policy Advisor, Bernie Enright, Executive Director of Adult Social Services at Manchester City Council, and John Pearce, Corporate Director...2024-09-1117 minCIPFA SpeaksCIPFA Speaks: why sustainable improvements are essential for public sector survivalWhy do different areas of the UK approach climate change differently? How can the UK government and local authorities grow in a sustainable manner? And what can be done to ensure sustainability is at the heart of decision-making?
With a new government and new growth plan emerging at a time when the world undergoes rapid structural change from climate, technology, and demographic forces, the public sector must make tough decisions to advance its sustainability agenda. That’s why, in this month’s episode, CIPFA’s Sustainability Policy Manager, Amit Verma, and Professor Matthew Agarwala, Bennett Chair of Sustainable Finance...2024-08-1220 minPublic Finance PodcastPF Live Podcast - In conversation: Owen MapleyThe new CIPFA CEO discusses the future of the organisation, holding the government to account, and what he hopes to see from the new government.You’re listening to the Public Finance Live series of podcasts, brought to you by the PF editorial team – directly from CIPFA’s annual conference in Manchester, England.https://www.publicfinance.co.uk/2024-07-1111 minCIPFA SpeaksCIPFA Speaks: Retirement Reflections from CIPFA CEO Rob WhitemanTune in for an exclusive interview with outgoing CIPFA CEO Rob Whiteman for heartfelt insights into Rob's personal life and talents away from work.
Amid a time of tumultuous political change, we sat down with him as he prepares to pass the baton to his successor, Owen Mapley. Rob reflects on his decade-long tenure at the helm of the institute, sharing his proudest achievement at CIPFA, greatest challenge, and thoughts on the opportunities for the economy as we enter an age of artificial intelligence (AI).
What does it take to lead a public finance organisation during c...2024-06-0324 minCIPFA SpeaksCIPFA Speaks: Addressing regional inequalities in EnglandWhy hasn’t levelling up worked as promised? How will the next government address capacity issues and create knowledge exchange?
We have just seen the election results for local and mayoral elections in May as we look forward to the general election this year. Which is why, in this month’s episode, experts from academia, think-tank and local authority come together to address what the next government should do to address regional inequalities in England. We are joined by Anne Green, Professor of Regional Economic Development and Co-Director at City-REDI, University of Birmingham, Tom Davies, Associate Director at Soci...2024-05-1532 minCIPFA SpeaksCIPFA Speaks: Investing in prevention on World Health Day 2024How can local government support you to live a life in good health?
On World Health Day 2024, we're championing public sector preventative measures in alignment with World Health Organisation’s (WHO) theme of ‘my health, my right’.
Hear from Chair of CIPFA’s prevention project Reference Group and Chief Executive of NHS Business Services Authority, Michael Brodie CBE, and CIPFA Policy Researcher on Prevention, Zachary Scott, as they explore how prevention can improve lives, the role of local government in building resilient communities and why local authorities should join CIPFA and the Health Foundation's Exploring Preventative Investme...2024-04-0516 min
CIPFA SpeaksCIPFA Speaks: Women in public financeWho are some of the women shaping the future of public finance?
In this Women's History Month special, join us in celebrating the remarkable achievements and contributions of women in public finance and accountancy. We sit down with three women from across the three pillars of our organisation: CIPFA Develops, CIPFA Solutions and CIPFA Thinks. Up first, we hear from President of the CIPFA Student Network (CSN), Harriot Winfield, as she tells us why students should join CSN, and what women can bring to the public finance sector. We're then joined by CIPFA Solutions Project Management Office Consultant...2024-03-0719 min
CIPFA SpeaksCIPFA Speaks: Are you ready for the adoption of IFRS 16?Welcome back to CIPFA Speaks. In this episode, we discuss how teams can best prepare for the implementation of the international financial reporting standard (IFRS) 16.
There’s just over 1 month to go before this new accounting requirement on leases will be mandatory from the 1st of April 2024. So, now is the time to take stock of preparations.
We are joined by David Ellis, a Financial Advisory Network Advisor at CIPFA. David talks us through what the changes mean, what teams can be doing in preparation, along with the benefits of IFRS 16 and the resources that CIPFA has t...2024-02-2617 min
Truth about Local GovernmentThe link between council pension schemes and place Ft George Graham. George joined the South Yorkshire Pensions Authority as Director in February 2018 and as Head of Paid Service is responsible for the management of all aspects of the Authority’s activity which is concerned with the management of a £10.5bn Pension Fund with over 170,000 members. Previously he was Managing Director of Local Pensions Partnership’s pension administration business, having led the Lancashire County Pension Fund prior to the transfer of its staff to LPP as part of the creation of a joint venture with the London Pension Fund Authority. A fellow of CIPFA George’s previous career in local government finance...2024-02-2021 min
CIPFA SpeaksCIPFA Speaks: Adult social care charging reformsWelcome back to CIPFA Speaks! In this episode, we explore adult social care charging reforms.
We are joined by Karen Fuller, Corporate Director for Adult Social Care at Oxfordshire County Council. Karen shares their experience as one of the six trailblazers who implemented the reforms earlier than the rest of the country.
Next up, we hear from Dr William Burns, CIPFA Social Care Policy Advisor. William discusses insights from CIPFA’s recently published Charging for Adult Social are in England report. He talks us through the current charging system, the government’s proposed reforms and CIPFA’s five p...2024-01-2936 min
IfG EventsThe Autumn Statement 2023: pressures on public servicesPublic services were hit hard by the pandemic, which exacerbated existing performance problems and pressures on staff. High inflation and widespread strikes have since caused further disruption.Ahead of the Autumn Statement, this event brought together an expert panel to discuss:• How does public service performance compare to pre-pandemic levels?• How can the government recruit and retain sufficient staff to improve public service performance?• What are the key public service challenges that will be faced by the winner of the next election?As the Institute for Government and the Chartered...2023-11-161h 00
CIPFA SpeaksCIPFA Speaks! CIPFA and ICAEW Joint DeclarationCIPFA and ICAEW recently announced a joint declaration, which will provide many benefits for the members and students for both Institutes.
On this episode, we hear from CIPFA CEO, Rob Whiteman and CIPFA's Head of Qualifications and Membership, Anna Howard. They give an insight into what the joint declaration means and how it will help drive the public finance profession forward.
You can find out more about the joint declaration on CIPFA's website.2023-11-1522 min
Accountancy InsightsICAEW Insights: ICAEW/CIPFA dual membership, cyber security trends, and economic renewalThe ICAEW Insights podcast explores the month’s top stories in accountancy. In this episode, we explain how ICAEW members can apply for dual membership with the Chartered Institute of Public Finance and Accountancy (CIPFA). We also discuss the key points and learnings from this year’s Cyber Security Awareness Month and hear how ICAEW’s Resilience and Renewal campaign is progressing. Philippa Lamb is joined by Will Holt, Managing Director of Education and Training; Bani Lamba, Data Analytics and Tech Manager; and Suren Thiru, Economies Director. Links2023-11-0617 min
Institute for GovernmentThe autumn statement 2023: pressures on public servicesPublic services were hit hard by the pandemic, which exacerbated existing performance problems and pressures on staff. High inflation and widespread strikes have since caused further disruption.
Ahead of the autumn statement, this event brought together an expert panel to discuss:
How does public service performance compare to pre-pandemic levels?
How can the government recruit and retain sufficient staff to improve public service performance?
What are the key public service challenges that will be faced by the winner of the next election?
As the Institute for Government and the Chartered Institute of Public Finance and Accountancy (CIPFA) publish the latest...2023-11-011h 00CIPFA SpeaksCIPFA Speaks! Technology, Blockchain and Artificial IntelligenceThis month on CIPFA Speaks! we are focusing on all things tech in celebration of CIPFA's recently released blockchain report. We are joined by Jeffrey Matsu, CIPFA's Chief Economist, who is in conversation with Mehdi Shiva, who is a Research Leader at RAND Europe.
In addition, we hear from Caitlin Bentley, who is a Lecturer at King's College London, focusing on AI education and the responsible use of AI technology. She is also a Co-Lead in the Skills Programme at Responsible AI UK.2023-08-3038 minCIPFA SpeaksCIPFA Speaks! Public Finance Live 2023This episode was recorded across both days of Public Finance Live 2023 in London. We were lucky enough to speak with some of the fantastic speakers from the event.
In this episode, we hear from Dharshini David, Economist and Broadcaster, Tom Burgis, Journalist and Author and Caroline Atkinson, Senior Global Strategist at RockCreek Asset Management.
Please rate, review and subscribe and don't forget to follow us on social media for more!2023-07-1231 minCIPFA SpeaksCIPFA Speaks! International SpecialOn May's episode of CIPFA Speaks! the International Team are taking over and bringing us two fantastic guests who both have a wealth of experience in public finance.
We'll hear from Manj Kalar who is Director at Kalar Consulting and has 30 years’ experience gained across the public sector. In addition, we speak to Arjonela Dedja, who is Project Manager and Programme Facilitator at the Center of Excellence in Finance.
We hope you enjoy the episode.2023-06-0629 minCIPFA SpeaksCIPFA Speaks! Sustainability Special EpisodeOn this special episode of CIPFA Speaks! we discuss all things sustainability.
We're joined by CIPFA's Nina Johansson and Jeffrey Matsu, who discuss their recent sustainability reports. We also hear from Jonathan Woods, a Newly Qualified Accountant from Cambridgeshire County Council. Lastly, we speak to Peter Eckersley from Nottingham Trent University.
Don't forget to follow us on social media for more, and check out the sustainability reports mentioned in the episode on CIPFA's website.2023-04-2753 minCIPFA SpeaksCIPFA Speaks! Council Tax Special EpisodeOn this month's episode of CIPFA Speaks! we're focusing on council tax. The government recently released their data on levels of council tax across the country and how it has changed. In addition, CIPFA's annual council tax survey came to a close, finding significant disparities in levels of council tax across England and Wales.
Council tax has been raised across the board as councils struggle with the economic difficulties of the last few years. So, to discuss all things council tax we're joined by CIPFA's Head of Policy, Joanne Pitt and Tracy Bingham, CFO and Strategic Director of O...2023-03-2930 min
Institute for GovernmentThe spring budget 2023: the pressures on public servicesThe pressures on public services have been exacerbated by the pandemic. Recruitment and retention of staff is a growing problem, with widespread strikes, backlogs have increased and the public are waiting longer to access support.
So what was the pandemic’s impact on spending, staff, and service performance? What does rising inflation mean for public service spending? And what impact will the spending announced in the autumn statement have on public services?
As the Institute for Government and the Chartered Institute of Public Finance and Accountancy published new analysis on the performance of public services, Nick Davies, Programme Director at th...2023-02-241h 02CIPFA SpeaksCIPFA Speaks! Public financial management and the financial resilience indexOn January's episode of CIPFA Speaks! we introduce CIPFA's new Director of Public Financial Management, Iain Murray. He gives an overview of his career and tells us what sparked his move to CIPFA.
We're also joined by Andy Burns, CIPFA's Associate Director, who discusses CIPFA's financial resilience index. To find out more about the resilience index, visit CIPFA's website. 2023-02-0227 min
CIPFA SpeaksCIPFA Speaks! Anti-corruption and Integrating CareOn this month's episode of CIPFA Speaks! we're joined by John Baker, Independent Anti-Fraud Consultant, and Nieves Zuniga, Research and Evaluation Consultant, who discuss anti-corruption and fraud to celebrate CIPFA's new anti-corruption compendium.
In addition, we hear from CIPFA's Health and Social Care Policy Manager, Ellie Roy, and CIPFA's Associate Director, Andy Burns about CIPFA's new integrating care publication that will be released on Monday 5 December.
To access the anti-corruption compendium or the integrating care publication please visit CIPFA's website.2022-11-2947 min
Institute for GovernmentAutumn statement 2022: What have we learnt about Hunt and Sunak’s fiscal plans?Following a turbulent two months in politics, policy and financial markets, on 17 November Jeremy Hunt presented the government’s autumn statement, alongside a new set of fiscal and economic forecasts from the Office for Budget Responsibility (OBR). The following day the IfG hosted an event to react to the chancellor’s statement.
We were delighted that to be joined by Ben Chu, Economics Editor at BBC Newsnight, and Richard Hughes, Chair of the OBR, to discuss:
What the new forecasts reveal about the outlook for the government, households and public services.
What choices has Rishi Sunak made to help restore fisc...2022-11-211h 02CIPFA SpeaksCIPFA Speaks! Celebrating Black History Month 2022On this special edition of CIPFA Speaks! we hear from black people working across CIPFA and in the public sector.
We spoke with Lorraine Ashley, CIPFA's International Project Coordinator, Peninah Achieng-Kindberg, Senior Finance Business Partner at Ministry of Justice UK and Joe Sealy, Chair of the CIPFA board and Co-founder and COO of Greater Pacific Capital.
Previous episodes of CIPFA Speaks! can be found on our website, or wherever you like to listen. Make sure you follow us on social media for more.2022-10-2541 minCIPFA SpeaksCIPFA Speaks! HM Queen Elizabeth II, levelling up and the mini-budgetOn this month's episode we are joined by CIPFA CEO Rob Whiteman who reflects on the monumental changes that have recently occurred in the UK.
We also speak with Ian Taylor who authored the report Partnerships in Place: the business of levelling up, the full report can be accessed on the Business in the Community website.
Finally, we are joined by some CIPFA policy experts who give their take on the government's recently announced mini-budget.
CIPFA Speaks! can be found on CIPFA's website or wherever you like to listen to podcasts. Remember to follow us...2022-10-0554 min
FISCAL TechnologiesFISCAL Technologies - Coping with a Tsunami of ChangeWe explore: How the procure to pay cycle has been forced to evolve in the current environment How Councils are updating their Financial strategies in light of the last 2 years and with the prospect of at least 2 more years of economic challenges and uncertainty.About our presenter:Tony Hagland is Senior Business Partner for Corporate & Capital Accounting at Blaenau Gwent Council, where he has worked for over 30 years. Current responsibilities include Statutory Accounts & Returns, Capital, Treasury Management, VAT, Financial System Development and the Creditor Payment function. Having qualified as a p...2022-09-2930 minCIPFA SpeaksCIPFA Speaks! Diversity and inclusion awareness, managing fraud and corruption and integrating careIn this month's episode we are joined by Gamal Turawa, or 'G' as he likes to be known, who discusses his career in the Metropolitan Police Service and talks about his experiences delivering diversity and inclusion awareness training.
In addition, we hear from Marc McAuley, CIPFA's Counter Fraud Manager who talks about managing fraud and corruption in the context of public finance. Lastly, we're joined by CIPFA's own Ellie Roy and Andy Burns who discuss integrating care.2022-08-3052 minCIPFA SpeaksCIPFA Speaks! PF Live special editionIn this special edition recorded from PF Live 2022 in Liverpool we're joined by some of the guest speakers from the event. They are BBC Newsnight Economics Editor Ben Chu, writer and journalist John Harris, former Secretary of State Justine Greening, co-founder of the Intergenerational Foundation Angus Hanton and Head of the Government Internal Audit Agency Elizabeth Honer.2022-07-2752 minCIPFA SpeaksCIPFA Speaks! Local authority owned companies, NHS estates and internal auditIn this episode we’re joined by CIPFA’s Local Government Policy Manager, Jo Pitt, who introduces CIPFA’s guide on local authority owned companies. We also speak to Perry Holmes, who is Director of Legal and Governance at Wiltshire Council. He provides an insight into his experience of local authority owned companies and shares some best practices.
We’re also joined by Alston Owens, who is Managing Consultant at GB Partnerships. He tells us about how inflationary pressures will affect NHS estates and the opportunities that integrated care systems will bring.
Finally, CIPFA International Director, Khalid Ham...2022-07-0156 minCIPFA SpeaksCIPFA Speaks! Insurance for local authorities and public sector internal auditIn this episode we're joined by Rod Penman who is Head of Public Services at Zurich Municipal. He tells us about the three biggest risks facing local authorities, and how cutting back on insurance premiums to save money is a red herring.
We're also joined by Liz Sandwith from the Chartered Institute of Internal Auditors. She explains how having robust and effective internal audit is vital for a successful public sector.2022-06-0136 minCIPFA SpeaksCIPFA Speaks! Sustainability reporting, infrastructure to level up and anti-corruption in UgandaIn this episode we speak to Nina Johansson who is CIPFA's new Sustainability Advisor. She explains why sustainability reporting in the public sector is so important if we are to reach net zero.
Next we hear from Hannah Brown from the National Infrastructure Commission and Professor Anne Green from the University of Birmingham who talk about the power of infrastructure to level up the country.
Finally, we are joined by Wilf Henderson OBE and Alison Bonathan who have been involved with CIPFA's anti-corruption work in Uganda.2022-04-2946 min
CIPFA SpeaksCIPFA Speaks! Women's History Month specialOn this special episode, in celebration of Women's History Month, we only invited women to speak on the show.
Our first guest was Erica Roscoe, senior research fellow at IPPR North. Erica discussed the recent 'State of the North: Powering Northern Excellence' report she worked on, levelling up and how regional divides can worsen existing inequalities.
Our second speakers were Jess Bowie and Suzannah Brecknell, Editors of Civil Service World. They discussed the challenges and benefits of working in a high-profile job share, while being a mother. They took a look at what it really means to b...2022-03-2956 minCIPFA SpeaksCIPFA Speaks! Levelling up and CIPFA Practice Oversight PanelPaul Swinney, Director of Policy and Research at the Centre for Cities, talks to us about some of the challenges of levelling up in the UK and the link between productivity and a city's size.
Next we are joined by Dr Abigail Taylor, from City-REDI at the University of Birmingham, who co-authored CIPFA's 'Investing in Regional Equality' report. She shares some insights into producing the report and why taking a local approach is so vital in levelling up.
Finally, we hear from Aileen Murphie who is the chair of CIPFA's new Practice Oversight Panel. She explains wh...2022-02-2841 min
CIPFA SpeaksCIPFA Speaks! Levelling up and CIPFA Practice oversight panelPaul Swinney, director of policy and research at the Centre for Cities, talks to us about some of the challenges of levelling up in the UK and the link between productivity and a cities size.
Next we are joined by Dr Abigail Taylor, from City-REDI at the University of Birmingham, who co-authored CIPFA's 'Investing in Regional Equality' report. She shares some insights into producing the report and why taking a local approach is so vital in levelling up.
Finally we hear from Aileen Murphy who is the chair of CIPFA's new Practice Oversight Panel. She explains...2022-02-2441 minCIPFA SpeaksCIPFA Speaks! Financial resilience and addressing inequalityOn this episode of CIPFA Speaks! we were joined by Joanne Pitt, CIPFA's Local Government Policy Manager and Marcus Richards, Director at EY, to discuss resilience in the local government sector and CIPFA's recently released Financial Resilience Index.
On the second part of the episode, CIPFA Chief Economist Jeffrey Matsu spoke to co-founder and President of the Democracy Collaborative, Ted Howard, about the organisation's work to reduce inequality in Cleveland.2022-02-0837 minCIPFA SpeaksCIPFA Speaks! End of Year SpecialIn this end of year episode we spoke to Kirsty Stanners, CIPFA's new Head of Policy and Technical to discuss her new role and her experience.
We were also joined by editor of Public Finance Magazine, Colin Marrs. He went over the biggest news stories of last year and his expectations for reporting in 2022.
Finally, we had a chat with CIPFA's Katja Lamers, who tells us about CIPFA's exciting new project in Rwanda.
Happy holidays!2021-12-2331 minCIPFA SpeaksCIPFA Speaks! COP26 and Green AuditWe are joined by two very special guests in this sustainability focused episode. First we talk to James Alexander, who is the CEO of UKSIF, about what it means for companies to transititon to net zero.
After that we hear from the Deputy Director of the National Audit Office of Finland, Vivi Niemenmaa, who tells us about the work she has been doing in global auditing in the age of climate change.2021-11-1235 minCIPFA SpeaksCIPFA Speaks! Spending review and green bondsIn this episode, we hear from CIPFA's Chief Economist Jeff Matsu and Associate Director of the Institute for Government Graham Atkins, who share their thoughts on the spending review.
We are also joined by Joseph Holmes, CFO of West Berkshire Council, to talk about his winning sustainability project at the Public Finance awards.2021-10-2930 minIfG EventsThe 2021 spending review: the pressures on public services after the pandemicWith a week to go until Rishi Sunak sets out his multi-year spending review, the chancellor faces difficult decisions about how to fund public services.The pandemic has hit services hard. Children have lost hours of learning, waiting times for court cases are longer, and a backlog for operations has built up.So what spending choices must Sunak make? What is the pandemic’s impact on spending, staff, and service performance? And where might pressures intensify in the next three years?As the Institute for Government and the Chartered Institute of Public Finance an...2021-10-261h 04
Institute for GovernmentThe 2021 spending review: the pressures on public services after the pandemicWith a week to go until Rishi Sunak sets out his multi-year spending review, the chancellor faces difficult decisions about how to fund public services.
The pandemic has hit services hard. Children have lost hours of learning, waiting times for court cases are longer, and a backlog for operations has built up.
So what spending choices must Sunak make? What is the pandemic’s impact on spending, staff, and service performance? And where might pressures intensify in the next three years?
As the Institute for Government and the Chartered Institute of Public Finance and Accountancy launch the sixth edition of Pe...2021-10-211h 03CIPFA SpeaksCIPFA Speaks! IFR4NPO and Spending ReviewThis episode features interviews with Samantha Musoke (Project Manager at Humentum), Joanne Pitt (CIPFA Local Government Policy Manager) and Dr Eleanor Roy (CIPFA Health and Social Care Policy Manager).
First up is a discussion and update about the joint CIPFA and Humentum IFR4NPO project, ahead of Charity Fraud Awareness Week. Part two of this episode explores views from CIPFA’s policy team on the upcoming spending review.2021-10-1524 min
CIPFA SpeaksCIPFA Speaks! IFR4NPO and the spending reviewThis episode features interviews with Samantha Musoke (Project Manager at Humentum), Joanne Pitt (CIPFA Local Government Policy Manager) and Dr Eleanor Roy (CIPFA Health and Social Care Policy Manager).
First up is a discussion and update about the joint CIPFA and Humentum IFR4NPO project, ahead of Charity Fraud Awareness Week. Part two of this episode explores views from CIPFA’s policy team on the upcoming spending review.2021-10-1424 min
HFMAtalk38: The future of the health and social care sector: behind the scenes at a HFMA and CIPFA roundtableSenior leaders from across health and social care take part in a roundtable discussion on the future financial sustainability of the sector and the challenges facing integrated care systems. The roundtable was held jointly by the HFMA and CIPFA on 21 July 2021.
A briefing summarising the discussion in more detail is also available here. A full list of the roundtable participants can be accessed in the briefing.2021-10-0847 min
CIPFA SpeaksCIPFA Speaks! Public ProcurementOn today’s episode of CIPFA Speaks! we are joined by Lianne Deeming, CEO of Blue Light Commercial, to discuss her work on improving financial management and procurement across the UK’s emergency services.
Also joining us today is Richard Hallewell, Chief Executive of CCTPA and CEO of CPRAS to talk about the organisations' work to revolutionise the procurement of technology in the public sector.
2021-10-0429 min
CIPFA SpeaksCIPFA Speaks! Code Consultations and Competencies in BangladeshIn today's episode we will be talking with Richard LLoyd-Bithell, Senior Technical Manager at CIPFA, about CIPFA's revisions to the Treasury Management and Prudential Codes. Our second guest is Rizwana Tabassum, Research Analyst at World Bank, discussing CIPFA's work to strengthen public financial management in Bangladesh.2021-09-2126 minCIPFA SpeaksCIPFA Speaks! GO Lab-CIPFA Value for Money Toolkit and Prosperity IndexThis week's episode focuses on the recent GO Lab-CIPFA collaboration on the Value for Money Toolkit and the Legatum Institute's Prosperity Index.
Medhi Shiva, Economist at GO Lab
Daniel Herring, Senior Analyst and Programme Manager at the Legatum Institute
2021-08-1918 min
CIPFA SpeaksCIPFA Speaks! Sustainability reporting and net zeroThis week's sustainability episode focuses on the NAO's Local Government and Net Zero in England report, as well as CIPFA's recent sustainability reporting research.
Keith Davis, Director, Defra value for money, UK National Audit Office
Ravi Abeywardana, Technical Director, Climate Disclosure Standards Board
Jeffrey Matsu, Chief Economist, CIPFA
2021-08-0641 min
CIPFA SpeaksCIPFA Speaks! The future CFOThis week's 'student takeover' episode focuses on what 'the future CFO' needs to know. We're joined by:
Andy Hardy, immediate past President of CIPFA
Councillor Darren Rodwell, Leader of Barking and Dagenham Council
Suki Binjal, Director of Law, Corporate Governance and Elections at Lewisham Council
2021-07-2332 min
CIPFA SpeaksCIPFA Speaks! Accountability Index and levelling upWelcome back to CIPFA Speaks! In this week's episode, were joined by Ian Carruthers to discuss the latest CIPFA/IFAC Accountability Index, as well as Jeffrey Matsu (CIPFA, Chief Economist) and Ben Franklin (Centre for Progressive Policy, Head of Research) to explore levelling up.
Find out more:
CIPFA/IFAC Accountability Index
CIPFA: Addressing regional inequalities in the UK: levelling to where
CPP: The levelling up outlook #3
2021-07-0240 min
Public Finance PodcastDriving organisational efficiency with active financial planning and agile financial managementWhat can organisations do when priorities are continually changing and budgets are short term? Active financial planning enables them to gain data-driven insights into multiple scenarios and their potential impact, while agile financial management helps shift the focus towards effective resourcing improvements for frontline delivery.Join Rob Douglas, Regional Sales Director, Planning, at Workday and Edward Bass, Regional Finance Lead, Workday to discuss how organisations can become more efficient and effective while driving impactful improvements in the public services they deliver.Managing resources during uncertainty to deliver frontline services and increase overall fiscal and workforce visibility...2021-06-3015 minCIPFA SpeaksCIPFA Speaks! Conference, capital and public interestThis week's packed episode covers a sneak peek of our upcoming annual conference, Public Finance Live, some tips and tricks for local authority capital strategies, and lessons learned from recent public interest reports.
Featured guests:
Aasmah Mir (Presenter, Times Radio)
Tim Seagrave (Group Finance Lead for Capital and Treasury Management, Manchester City Council)
Paul Dossett (Partner, Grant Thornton)
More information:
Public Finance Live
Capital Strategy Guidance: A Whole Organisation Approach
Grant Thornton: Lessons from recent Public Interest Reports
2021-06-1040 minCIPFA SpeaksCIPFA Speaks! InternationalThis week's episode focuses on all things international. We were joined by Khalid Hamid (CIPFA International Director), Jasmina Popović (CEF Program Officer), Tim Youngberry (CIPFA Associate) and Gordon Ferrier (CIPFA Associate), touching on the upcoming CIPFA-CEF international conference, sustainability reporting in the public sector and CIPFA's international advisory work.
Find out more:
CIPFA-CEF Conference: Supporting Accounting and Auditing Developments and Synergies
2021-05-2729 min
CIPFA SpeaksCIPFA Speaks! ProcurementThis week's episode focuses on all things procurement across the public sector. We were joined by Mohamed Hans (Procurement Network Adviser, CIPFA), Lianne Deeming (CEO, Blue Light Commercial) and Fiona Hunt (Spend Network), touching on policing, the procurement Green Paper and gender bias in government procurement.
Don't forget, CIPFA's annual conference Public Finance Live is back face to face in London this year from 7-8 July 2021. Visit the website in the links below to view the programme.
Find out more:
CIPFA annual conference, Public Finance Live
Blue Light Commercial
Spend Network report: Procuring...2021-05-1333 minCIPFA SpeaksCIPFA Speaks! NHS White PaperThis week's episode is a health and social care special, honing in on the recent NHS White Paper on health and social care integration. Joining us this episode are CIPFA President Andy Hardy, CFO of Manchester City Council Carol Culley, and author and former public policy editor of the Financial Times Nicholas Timmins.
Find out more:
NHS White Paper: Working together to improve health and social care for all
2021-04-2828 minCIPFA SpeaksCIPFA Speaks! Student takeoverThis week's episode of CIPFA Speaks is a student takeover! CIPFA Student Network (CSN) Communications Officer Lauren Gough quizzes the experts on all the revision tips students need to know.
Contact CSN:
Email: csn@cipfa.org
Twitter
LinkedIn
2021-04-1635 min
Public Finance and Resilience - Grove ConsultingCIPFA PRUDENTIAL CODE - Consultation April 2021This podcast gives the views of Grove Consulting on the April 2021 Cipfa Consultation on changes to the Prudential Code on local Authority Borrowing, Investment and Treasury Management.2021-04-0254 min
CIPFA SpeaksCIPFA Speaks! Prudential Code and AFEPWelcome back to CIPFA Speaks! This week, we were joined by CIPFA's Senior Technical Manager, Richard Lloyd-Bithell to discuss the new Prudential Code consultation.
This episode also includes an update on the Achieving Finance Excellence in Policing (AFEP) programme, by Amie Bridson, CIPFA's Senior Business Development Manager and Neil Chamberlain, Director of Commercial Services at West Midlands Police. 2021-04-0131 minCIPFA SpeaksCIPFA Speaks! Council taxWelcome back to CIPFA Speaks! This week, we were joined by Shadow Local Government Minister Kate Hollern MP and CIPFA Local Government Policy Manager Joanne Pitt to talk all thing council tax.
Find out more:
CIPFA Council Tax Survey 2021
CIPFA council tax briefing
Annual Member's Statement
2021-03-1817 minCIPFA SpeaksCIPFA Speaks! Budget 2021 and World Book DayWelcome back to CIPFA Speaks! This week's packed episode featured CIPFA CEO Rob Whiteman with his reflections on the 2021 Budget, Libraries Connected on the impact of COVID-19 on libraries, and CIPFA student Faye Revely joined us for our recurring segment on working from home in public finance.
Find out more:
The Budget
CIPFA: Manchester Libraries - Research into how libraries help people with loneliness and isolation
Libraries Connected: Libraries in lockdown
2021-03-0540 minCIPFA SpeaksCIPFA Speaks! Talent in the public sectorWelcome back to CIPFA Speaks!
This week's episode is all about talent, featuring Lauren Gough from the CIPFA Student Network, trainee accountant Catherine Hodgkinson and Assistant Director of Finance Hamant Bharadia from Lambeth Council, and CIPFA member Alston Owens on diversity in the workforce.
Find out more:
CIPFA Student Network
Website
Twitter
LinkedIn
2021-02-1836 minCIPFA SpeaksCIPFA Speaks! COVID vaccination programmeWelcome back to CIPFA Speaks! This week's episode features Jaimie Kaffash (Editor of Pulse Magazine) and Professor Andy Hardy (CEO of University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust) on the progress of the UK vaccination rollout.
As part of our recurring segment on the impact of the pandemic on the public finance profession, we were joined by Karan Wheatcroft from the Mersey Internal Audit Agency.
Find out more:
Website
Twitter
LinkedIn
2021-02-0240 minCIPFA SpeaksCIPFA Speaks! Working from homeHappy new year and welcome back to CIPFA Speaks!
This episode, we spoke to the Chartered Management Institute about flexible working, and were joined by CIPFA member Steve O'Donoghue for an insight into how working from home has changed the day to day working lives of public finance professionals.
More information:
Behavioural Insights Team report on flexible working
CMI: Management Transformed
2021-01-2026 min
Life Beyond The Numbers#24 Changing the Status Quo - Gillian Fawcett"We are, the first international mentoring scheme for public finance, the first, scheme to be totally virtual for public financial by management." "I see public finance by women as being a powerful network to try and influence the status quo and change the status quo." Gillian Fawcett.
Throughout her career, Gillian has focused on making public services more efficient and more effective on a local, national and international level. We discuss the impact she wants to have on the world and the impetus for starting Public Finance by Women. The organisation has two key objectives (1) to s...2021-01-0540 minCIPFA SpeaksCIPFA Speaks! Climate changeWith a vaccine rollout hopefully spelling an end in sight to the pandemic, this week's episode looks ahead to the next crisis needing our attention - the climate emergency. We spoke to CIPFA Chief Economist Jeff Matsu about the economic frameworks impacting climate policy, and President of ADEPT Nigel Riglar about the Prime Minister's 10-point plan for climate change.
More information:
Climate webinar featuring ADEPT and Committee on Climate Change Chair Lord Deben
NAO report on achieving net zero
Committee on Climate Change 6th Carbon Budget
2020-12-0925 minCIPFA SpeaksCIPFA Speaks! Spending review and BrexitThis week's episode kicks off with CIPFA's initial reaction to the 2020 one-year spending review, followed by a deep dive into what impacts the UK can expect from the end of the Brexit transition period.
Featuring:
Karen Sanderson, Director of Public Financial Management, CIPFA
Rob Whiteman, CEO, CIPFA
Professor Colin Talbot, Professor Emeritus, University of Manchester
More information:
CIPFA's response to the spending review
Professor Colin Talbot:
Blog
YouTube
Twitter
2020-11-2635 min
Life Beyond The Numbers#17 ”Queen of Finance” - Kim Bowden"...one of the days the security guard said to me, "why weren't you in on Sunday?" It was like, Oh God, I know I haven't got this right." "...the last couple of months have shown us that spending time, doing things with people you love and being able to take time to read books and go for walks ..... makes you more productive at work." Kim Bowden.
Kim got into accountancy by accident and has gained considerable experience in both the commercial and non-profit world despite saying she still doesn't know what she wants to do when...2020-11-1732 min
CIPFA SpeaksCIPFA Speaks! Public service performanceThis week's episode focuses on public service performance in the UK. Joining us to give an overview of the Performance Tracker 2020 is the Institute for Government's Director, Bronwen Maddox.
This episode also includes insight from Lindsey Wishart, who has held various treasurer roles in the charity sector and is a key contributor for Public Finance Perspectives, on the impact that COVID-19 has had on children and children's services. 2020-11-1029 minIfG EventsHow public services have coped with coronavirusThe coronavirus crisis has placed unprecedented pressure on public services, which have had to cope with increased costs, large workforce absences and the difficulties of providing services while maintaining social distancing. In response to the pandemic, the government has pledged £68.7bn since March in support, and suspended governance and regulatory requirements. At the same time services have made greater use of technology, and organisations developed new ways of working.How successful have these changes been in maintaining the availability of public services? Which changes should continue beyond the crisis? What does the government need to do to m...2020-11-0459 min
CIPFA SpeaksCIPFA Speaks! Fraud and corruptionThis week's episode focuses on fraud and corruption in the public sector. Joining us to give the big picture view is Neil Green, Deputy Director for Counter Fraud and Investigation at the Government Internal Audit Agency.
We also welcomed Clair Quentin from Kings College London. Clair is a Research Associate to the All-Party Parliamentary Group on Anti-Corruption and Responsible Tax, chaired by Dame Margaret Hodge MP. They were recently involved in the publication of a new report targeting the enablers of tax avoidance.
More information:
APPG report: Ineffective tax avoidance: targeting the enablers
Virtual S...2020-10-2824 minCIPFA SpeaksCIPFA Speaks! Data, academies estates and Public Finance AwardsThis week's episode features guests from all across the public sector on a variety of issues, including academies estate management, the future of data for public services and a look back at last year's Public Finance Awards.
More information
CIPFAstats+: https://www.cipfa.org/services/data-to-drive-decisions/cipfastats
Public Finance Live: https://cipfaannualconference.org.uk/
Public Finance Awards: https://publicfinanceawards.co.uk/
2020-10-1533 minIfG EventsChildren's social care and the spending reviewThe coronavirus crisis has hit children’s social care. The disruption caused by the lockdown and continuing restrictions has forced social workers to conduct visits with children remotely, local authorities to take a less rigid approach to procurement, and the government to temporarily remove some statutory protections for vulnerable children.The crisis followed a decade of big increases in spending on child protection, but severe cuts to universal services such as children’s centres. Local authorities have persistently overspent on these services but the increase in spending has not kept pace with demand.Ahead of the...2020-10-0558 minCIPFA SpeaksCIPFA Speaks! NHS challenges during COVID-19This week's episode honed in on the challenges faced by the health service during the last few weeks of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Featuring:
Alastair McLellan, Editor, Health Service Journal
Anita Charlesworth, Director of Research and REAL Centre, The Health Foundation
2020-09-3029 minCIPFA SpeaksCIPFA Speaks! Police and criminal justiceIn this week's episode, we're focusing on police and criminal justice.
Featuring:
John Bloomer, Chief Finance Office, Staffordshire Police
Matt Ford, Research Analyst, Centre for Crime and Justice Studies
Report: Trends in criminal justice spending, staffing and populations 2008-2009 to 2017-2018
2020-09-1833 minCIPFA SpeaksCIPFA Speaks! Economic recovery and organisational resilienceIn this episode, we're joined by CIPFA's Chief Economist Jeff Matsu to talk about the UK's economic recovery from COVID-19, and Ileana Steccolini, Professor of Accounting and member of CIPFA's International Advisory Panel to explore public sector resilience.
Resources:
Jeff Matsu Twitter
International Advisory Panel
2020-09-0329 minCIPFA SpeaksCIPFA Speaks! Inclusion in accountancyWelcome back to CIPFA Speaks!
This week we were joined by Nik Miller, CEO of the Bridge Group, to discuss social mobility and access to the accountancy profession.
Resources:
Bridge Group: https://www.thebridgegroup.org.uk/
Access Accountancy: http://www.accessaccountancy.org/
For more information about CIPFA, visit our website.2020-08-2015 minCIPFA SpeaksCIPFA Speaks! 06 August 2020Welcome back to CIPFA Speaks!
In this week's double bill, we were joined by the Institute for Government and the National Audit Office to explore the preparedness of public services for COVID-19.
Featuring:
- Jeffrey Matsu, Chief Economist, CIPFA
- Nick Davies, Programme Director, Institute for Government
- Aileen Murphie, Value for Money Director, National Audit Office
Resources:
IfG/CIPFA report: How fit were public services for coronavirus
NAO report: Readying the NHS and adult social care in England for COVID-19
For more information about CIPFA, visit...2020-08-0627 minCIPFA SpeaksCIPFA Speaks! 22 July 2020Welcome back to CIPFA Speaks!
This week, we dived into CIPFA and Humentum’s joint initiative to develop the world’s first internationally applicable financial reporting guidance for non-profit organisations.
Joined by Karen Sanderson, Head of the IFR4NPO programme at CIPFA, and Samantha Musoke, the project director from Humentum, we looked at how the project would encourage greater credibility and trust in the not-for-profit sector globally.
https://www.ifr4npo.org/about/
2020-07-2209 minCIPFA SpeaksCIPFA Speaks! 8 July 2020Welcome back to CIPFA Speaks!
This week, we were joined by Stephanie Donaldson,
Executive Director of Business Resources, National Museums Liverpool and CIPFA North West President, to discuss the issues of diversity and inclusion in the public sector.
2020-07-0809 minCIPFA SpeaksCIPFA Speaks! 24 June 2020Welcome back to CIPFA Speaks!
This week, we were joined by Breaking Barriers Innovations to discuss the place-based approach in local government, and the importance of investing in prevention.
Featuring:
Nicholas Werran - Partnerships Director, Breaking Barriers Innovations
Dr Jon Bashford - Research Programme Director, Breaking Barriers Innovations2020-06-2422 minCIPFA SpeaksCIPFA Speaks! 10 June 2020The CIPFA podcast is back after a brief hiatus! Join us this week as we discuss the impact of COVID-19 on the public sector with CIPFA CEO Rob Whiteman2020-06-1034 min
HFMAtalk18: The local authority and social care response to Covid-19Rob Whiteman, chief executive of CIPFA, discusses the local government response to Covid-19. As the NHS and social care have worked together closely to support their local communities, Rob talks about this positive working relationship as well as how the pandemic has impacted almost every facet of service delivery within social care.2020-05-2630 minCIPFA SpeaksCIPFA Speaks! Mar 2020Welcome back to CIPFA Speaks! Check out this month's episode, featuring reflections on COVID-19, IFRS 16, and council tax reform.
Featuring:
- Rob Whiteman, CEO, CIPFA
- Ian Ratcliffe, Assistant Director of Sector Financial Accounting, NHS England and NHS Improvement
- David Phillips, Associate Director, Institute for Fiscal Studies
- Joanne Pitt, Local Government Policy Manager, CIPFA2020-03-3134 minCIPFA SpeaksCIPFA Speaks! Feb 2020The CIPFA Team have braved the dismal February weather to bring you interviews with some brilliant guests this month.
Featuring:
- Angus Peters, Editor, Pensions Expert
- Richard Lloyd-Bithell, CIPFA, Pensions and Treasury Management Adviser
- Simon Bottery, Senior Fellow Social Care, The Kings Fund
- Deborah Garvey, Policy Manager, Shelter2020-02-2141 minCIPFA SpeaksCIPFA Speaks! Jan 2020Happy New Year from CIPFA! As we enter the new decade, January's episode covers off the general election, the impact of Brexit, and the future of policing.
Featuring:
- Dominic Brady, reporter for Public Finance Magazine
- Nigel Brook, Assistant Chief Officer for West Yorkshire Police
- Dr Kitty Stewart, Associate Professor, London School of Economics and Political Science2020-01-2335 minCIPFA SpeaksCIPFA Speaks! Dec 2019Seasons greetings from CIPFA! December's episode covers the future of libraries, the 30 year anniversary of the Children Act 1989, and the launch of CIPFA's Financial Resilience Index.
Featuring:
- Toby Litt, author and lecturer and Birkbeck, University of London
- Dr Emma Nottingham, Senior Lecturer in Law, University of Winchester
- Carolyn Williamson, CIPFA President
- Carol Culley, Deputy Chief Executive and City Treasurer, Manchester City Council
- Andy Burns, CIPFA Associate Director
2019-12-1945 minCIPFA SpeaksCIPFA Speaks! Nov 2019This jam packed episode covers everything from the future of public sector data to the latest behavioural science being used to tackle public sector fraud.
Featuring:
- Jon Watkins, Editor of Public Finance Magazine
- Hubert Wu, Researcher for the Behavioural Insights Team
- David Phillips, Associate Director at the Institute for Fiscal Studies
- David Caplan, Head of Analytics and Research at CIPFA
- Marc McAuley, Head of Counter Fraud Operations at CIPFA2019-11-2645 minCIPFA SpeaksCIPFA Speaks! Oct 2019In our inaugural episode, we explore the latest goings-on in health and social care.
Featuring:
- Vivienne Russell, Head of Communications & Content at CIPFA and former Editor of Public Finance Magazine
- Former journalist and NHS Providers Senior Policy Advisor David Williams
- Graham Atkins, Senior Researcher at the Institute for Government
- Anita Charlesworth, Director of Research & Economics at The Health Foundation
2019-11-2227 min
The Provider PodcastCIPFA Speaks! - NHS Providers featureThe Chartered Institute of Public Finance and Accountancy have released their new podcast CIPFA speaks - in their first episode they speak to David Williams, NHS Providers senior policy advisor (finances).
Listen here or on their soundcloud at: https://soundcloud.com/user-781258869/cipfa-speaks-episode-1 2019-10-2227 min
Local Government: In Conversation2 Nov: Singin' the Budget blues?Pleasantly surprising or deeply disappointing? Cause for optimism or despair? Welcome extra cash or hush money? Listen to Jen and Jonathan lay out their very different views on the Chancellor's Budget announcements this week – from potholes to social care, high street regeneration to business rate reliefs.
We also bring you highlights from our member-only Daily News emails, including councils using satellites to fight pollution and structural faults in tower blocks, and some of our member-only briefings, covering the IoG/CIPFA Performance Tracker and childhood obesity.
Hosted by Jen Glover and Jonathan Carr-West.2018-11-0247 min
Community Care's podcastCommunity Care podcast, 22 July 2011Is Community Care too political? The chief regulator Harry Cayton blasts single college of social work talks. And what exactly does the future hold for social care? We speak to public finance professionals at the annual CIPFA conference.2011-07-2218 min
bizpodcouk's PodcastCIPFA DiplomaFREE - Operational audits - overview
The key aspects of an 'Operational Audit'
www.bizpod.co.uk2009-03-2403 min
bizpodcouk's PodcastCIPFA CertificateFREE - Information and Managers' Information Requirements
This podcast gives a very useful introduction to the nature and attributes of information in a business context.
www.bizpod.co.uk2009-03-2403 min