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Performance Standard: GS4.6 Financial viability

Useful References and Websites

Useful References and Websites

Useful References
You may find the following publications useful in the planning and delivery of services related to this Performance Standard:

• Audit Scotland (2001), Code of Audit Practice, Audit Scotland

• Chartered Institute of Public Finance and Accountancy (2001), Code of Practice for Treasury Management in the Public Services, CIPFA

• Communities Scotland (2002), Guidance Note: Financial Scrutiny of Registered Social Landlords – Information Requirements (CSGN 2002/05), Communities Scotland

• HACAS Chapman Hendy (2000), Sustaining Success: RSLs, Financial Risk and Low Demand, Chartered Institute of Housing

• Mosaic Partnership (2001), Ready to Support? The Impact of Transitional Housing Benefit on Supported Accommodation Provided by Registered Social Landlords, Scottish Homes

• National Housing Federation (1998), Scheme Appraisal: A Guide For Practitioners, NHF

• National Housing Federation (1999), Financial Risk Management: Focus On Treasury, NHF

• National Housing Federation (1999), Private Finance Manual, NHF

• Scottish Federation of Housing Associations (2000), Raising Standards in Housing Chapter 10: Financial Management, SFHA

• Scottish Federation of Housing Associations (2000), Code of Audit Practice, presented in 2 parts as Appendix 6 of Raising Standards in Housing Chapter 3 (Internal Audit) and Appendix 9 of Raising Standards in Housing Chapter 10 (Financial Management), SFHA

• Scottish Homes (1998), Guidance Note: Treasury Management – Derivatives, (SHGN 1996/21), Scottish Homes

• Scottish Homes (2000), Guidance Note: Loan Portfolio System, (SHGN 2000/06), Scottish Homes

Useful Websites
The following websites contain useful material, including on-line versions on some of the references listed above:

• Audit Scotland (incorporating Accounts Commission)

• Chartered Institute of Housing in Scotland

• Chartered Institute of Public Finance and Accountancy (CIPFA)

• Communities Scotland Archive

• Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales

• Institute of Chartered Accountants of Scotland

• National Housing Federation

• Scottish Federation of Housing Associations

• Scottish Homes Archive

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