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Anti fraud and anti corruption strategy
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Anti-Fraud and Anti-Corruption Strategy
St Edmundsbury Borough Council will not tolerate fraud and corruption. It has in place a network of systems and procedures to assist in preventing fraud and corruption and hence protect public funds and assets.
Purpose of the strategy:
The purpose of the strategy is to outline the council’s approach, as well as defining roles and responsibilities, for dealing with the threat of fraud and corruption, both internally and externally. It applies to:
- councillors
- employees at all levels and grades
- contractors/ suppliers
- partners
- consultants, agency and contracted staff
- service users
- volunteers
The strategy also identifies how we will investigate suspected cases and the action we will take against any attempted or actual fraudulent act affecting the council.
All parties above are expected to demonstrate integrity and honesty and offer assistance, where necessary.
Strategy objectives:
The strategy sets out the zero-tolerance position held by the council on fraud and corruption. Its objectives are to:
- provide a clear statement of the council’s position on fraud and corruption (including bribery);
- minimise the risk to the council’s reputation and loss of its assets;
- promote a culture of integrity and accountability, in members, staff and all those the council does business with;
- deterring would-be fraudsters;
- encourage prevention;
- promote detection;
- professionally investigate detected fraud and corruption;
- apply sanctions against people who commit fraud and corruption;
- seek redress for assets defrauded.
Contact details
Jon Snares
Internal Audit Manager
Phone: 01284 757239
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