Minutes:
Members received the report of the Head of Internal Audit, Anti-Fraud and Assurance to inform the committee of the CorporateAnti-Fraud Team’s plan for 2023/24.
RESOLVED:-
1. That the Corporate Anti-Fraud Team (CAFT) plan 2023/24 is agreed, acknowledging the need for the Head of Internal Audit, Anti-Fraud and Assurance to exercise his professional judgement during the year to apply the plan flexibly, allowing for planned proactive or detective days to be diverted to respond to reactive investigation work as required; and
2. That the Audit and Governance Committee were to receive regular monitoring reports from the Head of Internal Audit, Anti-Fraud and Assurance to demonstrate progress against the plan including information where the plan has materially varied from the original plan; and
3. That Members were to continue their support in embedding a culture of zero tolerance and high levels of awareness regarding fraud and corruption.