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V25-1652 : PROTECTING THE PUBLIC PURSE

ENSURING PROBITY IN LOCAL GOVERNMENT 1997 UPDATE

The report of the Director of Central Services compared and reviewed the Council's position against the above publication by the Audit Commission which recommended good practice in fraud prevention.

RESOLVED

1. That the Council introduces codes of conduct for both members and officers.

2. That application forms and references be obtained for all staff joining the Council, including temporary and casual staff.

3. That an explicit anti-fraud strategy statement be developed with guidance from members.

4. That publicity be given to codes of conduct, registers of interests and gifts and `whistleblowing' arrangements.

5. That the Audit Commission's anti-fraud and corruption awareness leaflets be distributed, upon completion of an anti-fraud strategy.

6. That the recommendations of the Audit Commission report `Fraud and Lodging' be implemented, particularly in respect of fraud prevention subject to further reports on any additional costs that may arise.

7. That training on fraud be provided for staff outside the Internal Audit section.

Volume 25 Minute 1652

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