Anti-fraud, corruption and bribery policy
Summary
The key objectives of this policy are to:
- increase the awareness of staff and members of the anti-fraud culture that the Council actively supports, plus encourage individuals to promptly report suspicions of fraudulent and corrupt behaviour
- communicate to partners, suppliers, contractors and other organisations that interact with the Council, that it expects them to maintain high standards aimed at minimising fraud and corruption in their dealings with the Council
- further embed and support the management of fraud risk within the Council
- demonstrate the arrangements that the Council has in place to counter fraud, corruption and bribery
- minimise the likelihood and extent of losses through fraud and corruption