Purpose

To review and update the Policy across each of
the Councils and have a single aligned Policy across the
Partnership.

Decision

Resolved:
 
1.   
That the Counter Fraud, Bribery and Corruption Policy attached
at Appendix 1 within the report be approved; and
 
2.   
That authority be delegated to the S151 Officer, to review and
make minor amendments to the Policy to reflect changes in
legislation, statutory guidance or contact details, following
consultation with the portfolio holder.

Reasons for the decision

By seeking to prevent fraud and encouraging
the reporting of potential corruption, the Council can better
safeguard the public funds that it administers.

Alternative options considered

Not having a Counter Fraud, Bribery and
Corruption Policy - rejected as the Council has statutory
obligations to have measures in place to tackle fraud.