Decision

Anti-Fraud and Corruption Policies Review

Decision Maker:

Outcome: Recommendations Approved

Is Key Decision?: No

Is Callable In?: No

Date of Decision: May 21, 2025

Purpose:

Content: Councillor Liz Leyshon proposed the recommendations, which were seconded by Councillor Mike Hewitson.   Having been duly proposed and seconded, the Council Resolved to:- 1)    Note that the Council’s suite of Anti-Fraud and Corruption policies had been reviewed and updated and had passed through Audit and Executive Committees. 2)    Approve the suite of policies for approval, to be adopted by Somerset Council. 3)    Note the updated Annual Counter Fraud Strategic Action Plan for 2025/26 setting out the corporate arrangements and actions to be taken to deliver the Anti-Fraud and Corruption Strategy.

Supporting Documents

Annex 3 - Anti Tax Evasion Policy 2025.pdf
Annex 4 - Fraud Sanction Policy 2025.pdf
Annex 5 - Proceeds of Crime Policy 2025.pdf
Appendix 2 -The Annual Counter Fraud Strategic Action Plan 2025_26.pdf
Annex 2 - Anti-Money Laundering Policy 2025.pdf
Anti-Fraud and Corruption Policies Full Council Report.pdf
Appendix 1 - Anti-Fraud and Corruption Policy 2025.pdf
Annex 1 - Anti-Bribery Policy 2025.pdf