Agenda item - Counter fraud strategy and framework

Report of the Executive Director, Finance & Resources (copy attached).

1)           That the Audit & Standards Committee approves the counter fraud policy and framework (appendix 1)

2)           That the Audit & Standards Committee notes the arrangements put in place for members, officers and citizens to report fraud.

17.1      The Committee considered a report of the Executive Director, Finance & Resources that set out the council’s counter fraud strategy and framework which detailed its approach o countering fraud and policies and procedures that set out the responsibilities of its Members, officers, contractors, partners and the public on how to report concerns.

17.2      Councillor Taylor asked if there was a method by which the public could be kept informed of complaints they made.

17.3      The Head of Internal Audit stated that this was an area that could be looked at.

17.4      RESOLVED-

1)           That the Audit & Standards Committee approves the counter fraud policy and framework (appendix 1)

2)           That the Audit & Standards Committee notes the arrangements put in place for members, officers and citizens to report fraud.