Decision Maker: Cabinet

Outcome: Recommendations Approved

Is Key Decision?: No

Is Callable In?: No

Date of Decision: June 16, 2025

Purpose: To Approve the follwing updated policies: • Counter Fraud and Corruption Policy and Strategy • Counter Money Laundering Policy and Strategy • Fraud Response Plan

Content: The Cabinet considered a report of the Executive Director (Finance and Resources) presenting the updated Counter Fraud and Corruption Policy and Strategy, the Counter Money Laundering Policy and Strategy and the Fraud Response Plan.   Resolved:   1. That the updated Counter Fraud and Corruption Policy and Strategy, set out at Appendix 1 to the submitted report, be approved.   2. That the updated Counter Money Laundering Policy and Strategy, set out at Appendix 2 to the report, be approved.   3. That the Fraud Response Plan, set out at Appendix 3 to the report, be approved.   Reasons for decisions:   The updated policies reflect current guidance and best practice and are clearer and easier to understand.   Other options:   Not to approve the recommended policies, but this would be contrary to best practice and leave the outdated policies in place.   Note: This is an Executive Function Not eligible for call-in Cabinet Member: Cllr Collins