Decision details

Counter Fraud, Special Investigations and Whistleblowing Annual Report

Decision Maker: Audit, Risk and Governance Committee

Decision status: Recommendations Approved

Is Key decision?: No

Purpose:

The committee's terms of reference require it to review the assessment of fraud risks and potential harm to the council from fraud and corruption, and monitor the counter-fraud strategy, actions and resources.
The report at Appendix A sets out the work completed during 2019/20 to prevent, detect and investigate fraud and corruption within the county council.

Decisions:

Ruth Lowry, Head of Internal Audit, presented a report which outlined the work undertaken in 2019/20 to prevent, detect and investigate fraud and corruption within the county council.

 

Resolved: That the counter fraud, special investigations and whistleblowing annual report as presented be noted by the Audit, Risk and Governance Committee.

 

Divisions Affected: (All Divisions);

Contact: Ruth Lowry Email: ruth.lowry@lancashire.gov.uk.

Report author: Ruth Lowry

Date of decision: 27/07/2020

Decided at meeting: 27/07/2020 - Audit, Risk and Governance Committee

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