Purpose

To Approve the follwing updated
policies:

• Counter Fraud and Corruption Policy and Strategy
• Counter Money Laundering Policy and Strategy
• Fraud Response Plan

Content

The Cabinet considered a report
of the Executive Director (Finance and Resources) presenting the
updated Counter Fraud and Corruption Policy and Strategy, the
Counter Money Laundering Policy and Strategy and the Fraud Response
Plan.
 
Resolved:
 
1. That the updated Counter
Fraud and Corruption Policy and Strategy, set out at Appendix 1 to
the submitted report, be approved.
 
2. That the updated Counter
Money Laundering Policy and Strategy, set out at Appendix 2 to the
report, be approved.
 
3. That the Fraud Response
Plan, set out at Appendix 3 to the report, be approved.
 
Reasons for
decisions:
 
The updated policies reflect
current guidance and best practice and are clearer and easier to
understand.
 
Other options:
 
Not to approve the recommended
policies, but this would be contrary to best practice and leave the
outdated policies in place.
 
Note: This is an Executive
Function
Not eligible for
call-in
Cabinet Member: Cllr
Collins