Anti-fraud and corruption policy
Scope
This policy applies to all employees, workers, councillors, contractors, partners, suppliers, consultants, tenants, residents and service users of the council.
1.1 This policy outlines the Council’s attitude to fraud and corruption and the approach to be taken when fraud or corruption is suspected. It applies to all employees, workers, councillors, contractors, partners, suppliers, consultants, volunteers, tenants, residents and service users of the council (for example those accessing the Housing Needs Register) .
1.2 The policy applies to all of the Council’s activities, including its work with strategic partners, third parties, suppliers and others. In the case of partnership working, the council will seek to promote the adoption of this policy by its partners.
Effective Date:
July 2024
Review Date:
June 2026 (or sooner if there are changes to guidance and legislation)
Author:
Assistant Director (Finance)
Policy Owned by:
Section 151 Officer
Statute:
Fraud Act 2006
Bribery Act 2010
Proceeds of Crime Act 2002
Money Laundering Regulations 2017 (as amended)
Prevention of Social Housing Fraud Act 2013
Local Government Act 1972
Housing Act 1985 and 1988
Theft Act 1968
Forgery and Counterfeiting Act 1981
Regulation of Investigatory Powers Act 2000 (RIPA)
Criminal Procedures and Investigations Act 1996
Police and Criminal Evidence Act 1984 (PACE)
National Standards and Guidance:
Fighting Fraud and Corruption Locally Strategy 2020 (CIFAS)
Code of Practice: Managing the Risk of Fraud and Corruption (CIPFA)
A Guide to Understanding the Total Impact of Fraud 2020 (International Public Sector Fraud Forum)
Counter Fraud Standards and Profession (Cabinet Office)
New Approaches in Tackling Tenancy Fraud (Chartered Institute of Housing)
Tackling Fraud in the Public Sector – a local government perspective 2020 (CIPFA)
Government Counter Fraud Professional Standards and Guidance 2022/23 (Public Sector Fraud Authority)