Decision Maker: Audit, Risk and Governance Committee

Outcome: Recommendations Approved

Is Key Decision?: No

Is Callable In?: No

Date of Decision: July 21, 2025

Purpose: The committee's terms of reference require it to review the assessment of financial crime risks and potential harm to the council from financial crime, bribery and corruption, and monitor the counter-financial crime strategy, actions and resources. The report at Appendix A sets out the current crime landscape that the council faces and provides a summary update as to: • the investigations completed so in 2024/25. • the whistleblowing complaints received in 2024/25 • Details of ongoing and planned anti-financial crime work. Recommendation The committee is asked to consider and note the Financial Crime, Investigations and Whistleblowing Annual Report.

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