Fraud and Corruption
Anti Fraud and Corruption Policy
The Council has a robust policy to minimise occurrences of fraud and ensure that resources are used appropriately. A copy of our policy can be downloaded below.
Birmingham Audit places emphasis on a layered approach which is designed to prevent, detect and deter fraud. Work to enforce and promote our policy is reported annually to the Councils Audit Committee.
Fraud Prevention
Birmingham Audit has two specialist teams who are trained in a variety of professional disciplines:
- The Benefit Counter Fraud Team (BCFT) which deals with Housing and Council Tax Benefit Fraud.
- The Corporate Fraud Team (CFT) which deals with internal allegations, non Benefit Fraud by members of the public and potential misuse of grants which have been awarded to external bodies. All allegations of fraud and corruption are pursued and decisions recorded at key stages until the investigation is complete.
Policies and Procedures
The Councils whistle blowing code is adopted to help people that have concerns over any wrong-doing in the Council, i.e. unlawful conduct, financial malpractice or dangers to the public or the environment.
The whistle blowing code is outlined in the Councils constitution.
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