Issue - meetings

Anti-Fraud and Corruption Policy

Meeting: 06/07/2022 - Cabinet (Item 11)

11 Anti-Fraud and Corruption Policy PDF 140 KB

The Leader’s Portfolio

To consider report FIN/576 of the Head of Corporate Finance.

Additional documents:

12. Anti-Fraud and Corruption Policy appendix A, item 11 PDF 622 KB

Decision:

RESOLVED

That the Cabinet:

a) approves the Anti-Fraud and Corruption Policy (Appendix A of report FIN/576) for adoption and subsequent publication.

b) delegates authority to the Head of Corporate Finance, in consultation with the

Leader of the Council, to review and make minor amendments to the Anti-Fraud and Corruption Policy as further changes to legislation and statutory guidance are introduced.

(Generic Delegation 7 will be used to enact this recommendation).

Reasons for the Recommendations

To fulfil the Council’s duty to review and publish updated guidance relating to Anti-Fraud and Corruption.

Minutes:

The Leader of the Council presented report FIN/576 of the Head of Corporate Finance which sought approval for the Anti-Fraud and Corruption Policy which aimed to show the Council will not tolerate fraud or corruption by its Councillors, employees, suppliers, contractors or service users and will take all necessary steps to investigate allegations of fraud or corruption and pursue sanctions available in each case, including removal from office, dismissal and/or prosecution. The policy was based upon three key themes: Acknowledge, Prevent and Pursue.

It was confirmed that the policy was a refresh of the previous policy without any significant changes, however did include those required by legislative changes.