The risks of fraud and corruption in Local Government procurement is estimated to cost between £275m and £2.75bn and as a result, Local Authorities have a responsibility to prevent and recover these losses.
Local Authorities also have a duty to ensure staff are appropriately vetted, especially if they are in positions of authority or dealing with vulnerable people. On top of these risks are the threats to the organisation's reputation when previously unknown information surfaces in the media.
Building on the principles of the Fighting Fraud & Corruption Locally strategy 2020 and the Government's Local Authority Procurement Fraud and Corruption Risk Review, Reports4 can assist Local Authorities to identify and manage financial and reputational risks, improve transparency and reduce losses.
We can assist with
- Vetting / recruitment checks
- New contract due diligence
- Tenancy frauds
- Procurement frauds
- Review of matters relating to existing staff and contractors