Issue - meetings
CFEU Update Report
Meeting: 26/09/2024 - Audit and Governance Committee (Item 24)
24 CFEU Update Report 
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Purpose:
To provide the Committee with assurance over the counter fraud activities of the Council. Direct updates will continue to be provided biannually.
Recommendation:
That the Audit and Governance Committee resolves to:
1. Consider and comment on the report.
Invited:
Emma Cathcart, Head of Service, Counter Fraud and Enforcement Unit
Madhu Richards, Director of Finance
Minutes:
Emma Cathcart, Head of Service, Counter Fraud and Enforcement Unit, introduced the report that presented members with the CFEU Update Report.
It was explained that work covered in the report included the signposting of staff regarding fraud scams. The team had developed policies and carried out verification work when looking at the Shared Prosperity Fund. Also covered was The National Fraud initiative, council tax for single persons and the housing waiting lists with a review of banding. This was to make sure the right people were being supported and helped. Other teams the report covered were Environmental residential services, ERS, the Council Tax Team and HR.
It was to be noted that work done on the debt recovery from Business Grant Scheme had been ongoing. Not all funds had gone back to central government.
RESOLVED that the Audit and Governance Committee AGREED to:
- Note the report.