Essential new guidance from CIPFA

posted on 23 November 2009, updated on 23 November 2009

Autumn 2009 sees the publication by CIPFA of a number of essential codes of practice and accompanying guidance notes which will be of key importance to local authorities and public service organisations in ensuring effective financial reporting and operation of the treasury management function.

In the context of the financial crisis, CIPFA has fully reviewed and updated the following titles. These codes and guidance notes will help ensure appropriate controls and safeguards are in place in order to ensure organisation’s treasury management and borrowing activities are undertaken according to the necessary standards.

• The Prudential Code for Capital Finance in Local Authorities (Fully Revised Second Edition 2009)
• Treasury Management in the Public Services: Code of Practice and Cross-Sectoral Guidance Notes (Fully Revised Second Edition 2009)
• Treasury Management in the Public Services: Guidance Notes for Local Authorities including Police Authorities and Fire Authorities (Fully Revised Third Edition 2009)

Related links:

• The Prudential Code for Capital Finance in Local Authorities (Fully Revised Second Edition 2009)
• Treasury Management in the Public Services: Code of Practice and Cross-Sectoral Guidance Notes (Fully Revised Second Edition 2009) (2009)
• Treasury Management in the Public Services: Guidance Notes for Local Authorities including Police Authorities and Fire Authorities (Fully Revised Third Edition 2009)