Purpose

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 so far in 2023/24.
•the whistleblowing complaints received, and action taken in
2023/24
•Details of ongoing and planned anti-financial crime
work.