Purpose

Brief Summary

The committee's terms of reference require it to review the
assessment of financial crime risks and potential harm to the
council from financial crime, bribery and corruption, and monitor
the counter-financial crime strategy, actions and resources.

The report at Appendix A sets out the current crime landscape that
the council faces and provides a summary update as to:
• the investigations completed in 2023/24.
• the whistleblowing complaints received, and action taken in
2023/24
• Details of ongoing and planned anti-financial crime
work.

Recommendation
The committee is asked to consider and note the Financial Crime,
Investigations and Whistleblowing Annual Report.