Identifying and managing new risks in a shifting landscape (4 July)

The shifting public sector landscape has created new and critical risks for public sector providers.

Workforce relations, data management, partnerships restructuring, resilience and reputational issues are among the risks that public sector organisations need to manage. This workshop will explore these new risks – and how to mitigate them.

Sponsored by SDCT (Society of District Council Treasurers)

Exploring new funding models (4 July)

As public bodies have increasing freedom and independence exploring new and innovative models of finance is vital if return on investment and effective service and impact are to be delivered.  The session will include discussion around the new HRA Self Funding programme as well as the resurgence of local authority bonds.

Sponsored by BNY Mellon

Flatter, faster, streamlined (4 July)

Speakers:

David Thompson, Director, PwC
Peter Chambers, Partner, PwC

Matthew Hodge, Partner, PwC

How is the public sector meeting the challenge of making real cash savings in the current environment?  This session will provide an insight into how organisations are addressing the need to do more with less, both now and in the future.  It will draw on the findings of research recently carried out by PwC, and will look at how savings targets have been met, plans for the future and how the public sector see their role evolving over the next few years.

Sponsored by PwC

Fitter societies and communities: shared health agendas (4 July)

Speaker:

Chair: Bob Summers

Public sector organisations charged with the financial management of pension schemes will no doubt be aware of their growing complexity and the demands that ensue. To cope with these demands, these organisations should secure appropriate training of both those involved in pension scheme financial management and those with a policy, management and/or oversight role.  In 2011, CIPFA launched a new code of practice on public sector pension scheme finance knowledge and skills which puts this requirement into a formal structure for public sector pension schemes and this session looks in particular at how compliance with the code and the associated reporting requirements affects senior management and those charged with governance.

Sponsored by Russell Investments.

Breakfast workshop

Fit for change: managing and leading transformation (5 July)

Personal development session to maximise leadership potential and help improve change management skills – softer skills.

Energy Performance Contracting; overcoming the common stumbling blocks to releasing to delivering your buildings energy saving potential (5 July)

Speakers;
Samuel Cave Penney, Head of Commercial, British Gas Community Energy

British Gas and CIPFA will be co-presenting the findings from their recent research into Energy Performance Contracting (EPCs) within the Public Sector. The insight promises to show how organisations are progressing through the journey, the common stumbling blocks and how to overcome them.

CASE STUDY: In addition one client will be talking about their experience of the decision to progress with an EPC and the procurement process they followed highlighting the key factors for success.

Sponsored by British Gas

Tax Services (5 July) 

Speakers;
Ben Powell, Deloitte
Rowena Clifton, Deloitte

This workshop examines the tax issues and pitfalls that public sector organisations may experience when setting up subsidiary companies and asset backed vehicles.

It will also look at new VAT relief for shared services and PAYE controversies affecting councils using contractors and personal service companies.

Sponsored by Deloitte

Tackling Fraud With National Fraud Authority (5 July) 

Speakers;
Rachael Tiffen, Head of Public Sector Fraud, National Fraud Authority