Agenda item

RESOLVED: that the updated Counter-Fraud Bribery and Corruption Strategy, and the operational counter-fraud documents appended to this report be approved.

The Cabinet considered the proposed Counter-Fraud, Bribery and Corruption Strategy.  It was noted that a Counter Fraud and Corruption Strategy was introduced and approved by Cabinet in July 2019.  The strategy has been refreshed and updated based on best practice guidance and intelligence from CIPFA.

It was noted that the revised strategy attached to the report at appendix A, contains the following principal updates – enhanced oversight, assurance reviews, enhanced communications and refreshed mandatory training for staff.  

RESOLVED: that the updated Counter-Fraud Bribery and Corruption Strategy, and the operational counter-fraud documents appended to this report be approved.