The Head of Internal Audit presented the report, advising that the policies had not been refreshed for a number of years and were therefore being reviewed. The Head of Internal Audit highlighted a number of minor changes that had been made to the policy and outlined the Council’s approach to fraud, advising that  the Council consider prosecution for all types of fraud.

Members asked questions regarding fraud training for Council staff and the Head of Internal Audit advised this was being rolled out to staff shortly.

RESOLVED: That the Committee commented upon and approved the revised Anti Fraud and Corruption Strategy and Whistleblowing policy.