CIPFA Statistical Information Service
Information helps managers make decisions that are based on sound evidence
Our statistics and research provide accurate and timely information on a range of issues such as service usage, service costs, customer satisfaction and policy development.
These are used as an invaluable resource across the public sector by managers to make decisions, compare performance, identify trends, review processes and outputs, and to manage their resources more effectively.
Use the menu above and links below to access our service and learn more about how we can help.

CIPFAstats launches new website
Drawing on your feedback, we have re-designed the CIPFAstats website for 2010, improving functionality and making it more user-friendly, as well as showcasing our other research... more
Best Value Accounting Code of Practice 2011/12
The BVACOP 2011/12 consultation is now available here. This includes proposed amendments to the Service Expenditu... more
Where can your authority save money?
With the public sector having to make sweeping cuts to front line services and running costs, CIPFA are pleased to offer a Potential Savings Profile that will h... more
CIPFA and LGA Group launch free VfM Toolkit
A new, easy-to-use Value for Money (VfM) tool for local authorities in England is being launched by CIPFA and LGA Group this September.
The tool will enable councils... more
Tools and Resources
CIPFAstats Datasets Browser
general finance
- Capital Expenditure and Treasury Management
- Council Tax Demands and Precepts
- Direct Service Organisations*
- External Funding*
- Finance and General Actuals
- Finance and General Estimates
- Income Statistics
- Local Authority Assets
- Local Government Comparative Statistics*
- Local Government Comparative Trends*
- Pension Funds
- PFI / PPP*
- Prudential Indicators*
- Rating Review Actuals
- Rating Review Estimates
- Revenue Collection
- Support Services
* indicates publications that are no longer part of CIPFAstats survey range but historical data are still accessible







