Issue - meetings

To approve the updated corporate policies relating to the prevention of fraud and corruption and money laundering.

The Fraud and Corruption Prevention Policy and Money Laundering Prevention Policy were last reviewed by the Governance, Audit and Standards Committee in 2017. Although there have been no significant changes in the relevant legislation or regulatory framework since this time, it was considered good practice to review such corporate policies from time to time to ensure continued relevance and effectiveness.

RESOLVED that the updated Fraud and Corruption Prevention Policy and the Money Laundering Prevention Policy be approved.

Reason

This Policy provides a clear framework for the council to undertake necessary, legal and proportionate actions wherever the evidence supports an investigation into an allegation of fraud, and to seek recovery of defrauded monies through all possible legal means. The Council should satisfy itself that it is complying with the obligations out in the Policy and that it is doing all it can to prevent persons associated with it from committing acts of fraud, bribery or corruption.