Data on fraud and irregularity
Annual update in relation to the investigation of fraud and irregularity.
The council is required to publish the following information under the Local Government Transparency Code 2015
This information is for the financial year April 2022 – March 2023
Measurement | Details |
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Number of occasions they use powers under the Prevention of Social Housing Fraud (Power to Require Information) (England) Regulations 2014, or similar powers |
Not applicable as the council do not hold social housing stock. |
Total number (absolute and full-time equivalent) of employees undertaking investigations and prosecutions of fraud |
4 FTE |
Total number (absolute and full-time equivalent) of professionally accredited counter-fraud specialists |
2 |
Total amount spent by the authority on the investigation and prosecution of fraud | This information is not captured. |
Total number of fraud cases investigated | 26 |