Cifas is a not-for-profit fraud prevention membership organisation. We are the UK’s leading fraud prevention service, managing the largest database of instances of fraudulent conduct in the country. Our members are organisations from all sectors, sharing their data across those sectors to reduce instances of fraud and financial crime. Throughout the UK, our experts and services help protect individuals and organisations from the growing and increasingly sophisticated threat of fraud and financial crime. Since 1988, Cifas has helped its members and customers protect themselves from billions of pounds worth of fraud losses. With every organisation that becomes a Cifas member, or with whom we collaborate, we establish a tougher environment for fraudsters – both externally and within your organisation. Using the simple tools of communication and sharing information, we are able to shine a light on their activities for all our members and partners to see.

CIPFA, the Chartered Institute of Public Finance and Accountancy, is the professional body for people in public finance. Our 14,000 members work throughout the public services, in national audit agencies, in major accountancy firms, and in other bodies where public money needs to be effectively and efficiently managed.

As the world’s only professional accountancy body to specialise in public services, CIPFA’s portfolio of qualifications are the foundation for a career in public finance. They include the benchmark professional qualification for public sector accountants as well as a postgraduate diploma for people already working in leadership positions. They are taught by our in-house CIPFA Education and Training Centre as well as other places of learning around the world.

We also champion high performance in public services, translating our experience and insight into clear advice and practical services. They include information and guidance, courses and conferences, property and asset management solutions, consultancy and interim people for a range of public sector clients.

Globally, CIPFA shows the way in public finance by standing up for sound public financial management and good governance. We work with donors, partner governments, accountancy bodies and the public sector around the world to advance public finance and support better public services.

LG Futures supports the public sector in delivering improved and more cost-effective services, through providing bespoke advice, research, training and events, specialising in financial management and funding. Since being established in 2004, we have worked with over 375 individual public sector organisations, including 8 major central government departments and over 300 local authorities. Our key areas of focus include: • Funding formulae and financial modelling • Assessing the impact of government policies • Improving financial management capabilities • Delivering savings, maximising income and optimising value for money • Our Financial Intelligence Toolkit, a subscription providing ongoing support, covering Funding Briefings; Financial Benchmarking; Medium Term Forecasting; Resource Planning; and Social Care Analysis

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As the official magazine of CIPFA, Public Finance provides insight and analysis for public finance professionals in UK and beyond.

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Public Finance Awards
The Public Finance Awards celebrate and showcase people, products and services that demonstrate excellence and originality within public finance.

Save the date: winners announced 23 April 2020 at JW Marriott Grosvenor House Hotel, London

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