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Anti Fraud and Corruption Strategy

Meeting: 30/09/2021 - Governance Committee (Item 24)

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Report by the Chief Operating Officer

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Minutes:

24.1     The Committee considered a report by the Chief Operating Officer regarding an updated Anti-Fraud and Corruption Strategy and Framework.

 

24.2     The Committee RESOLVED to agree the Council’s Anti-Fraud and Corruption Strategy and Framework as set out at Appendix A of the report.


Meeting: 17/09/2021 - Audit Committee (Item 15)

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Report by the Chief Internal Auditor

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Minutes:

15.1     The Committee considered a report by the Chief Internal Auditor, which presented the updated Anti Fraud and Corruption Strategy and Framework. 

 

15.2     The Committee discussed the activities undertaken to support the Strategy such as annual campaigns and publicity, and the work done with HR to support whistleblowers.  The Committee was assured that all teams involved in an investigation will use all the resources available to them, including referral to the Police when appropriate. 

 

15.3     Financial recovery is pursued whenever it can be, using a number of methods.  These include salary deductions, or raising an invoice and civil debt proceedings in the cases of non-payment.  

 

15.4     The Committee RESOLVED to endorse the County Council’s updated Anti Fraud and Corruption Strategy and Framework.