Issue - meetings

The Committee received a report from the Head of Shared Internal Audit Service regarding the annual review of the Councils counter fraud arrangements. The report also referred to summary of fraud / whistle-blowing activity for the period 1 April 2019 to 31 March 2020.

Councillor Dalzell welcomed the investigations into council housing fraud and freeing up homes for those who legitimately required them. Queried if there were any additional investigations regarding corruption in other areas of the council’s operations.

The Head of Internal Audit replied during 2019 / 2020 Internal Audit conducted six investigations which could have included corruption. In all cases, if appropriate, actions were agreed with management to improve controls which could mitigate risks of fraud and error

Resolved (unanimously) to:

Note the contents of the annual report on prevention of fraud and corruption policy.