Anti Fraud, Corruption, and Bribery Policy and Strategy

External Scrutiny

4.1 The Council is aware of the high level of external scrutiny of its affairs by a variety of bodies and individuals including:

  • Local taxpayers and community groups;
  • Pressure groups;
  • Service users;
  • Local press;
  • The Councils' external auditors;
  • Government Departments and Agencies; and
  • HM Revenue and Customs.

4.2 The adoption of a formal Anti Fraud, Corruption and Bribery Policy and Strategy will provide a degree of assurance to those external bodies and individuals interested in the Council's activities.