Decision details

The Head of the Shared Anti-Fraud Service (SAFS) gave a verbal update regarding progress with delivery of the 2021/22 Anti-Fraud Plan.

In response to a Member’s question, the Head of the Shared Anti-Fraud Service commented that it would be difficult to measure the level of fraud in Stevenage in comparison with other areas of the UK.  The Strategic Director (CF) added that performance was related to the number of cases detected, but that this could not be quantified in relation the total level of fraud (detected or undetected) in any given local authority area.  She stated that there was a role for the Audit Committee to ensure that good governance and controls were place when it received audit outcomes/recommendations from SIAS following audits of various service areas.

It was RESOLVED that the progress of Shared Anti-Fraud Service (SAFS) in respect of the Anti-Fraud Plan 2021/22 be noted.