Decision

The Borough Council of King’s Lynn and West Norfolk has decided to adopt an updated Anti Fraud and Anti Corruption Policy.

Analysis

outcome: The updated Anti Fraud and Anti Corruption Policy was adopted.

summary: The decision is about adopting an updated Anti Fraud and Anti Corruption Policy to protect public funds and maintain high standards of financial probity and accountability.

topline: The Borough Council of King’s Lynn and West Norfolk has decided to adopt an updated Anti Fraud and Anti Corruption Policy.

reason_contentious: The issue may be contentious due to the potential impact on individuals or groups engaging in fraudulent activities, the importance of public trust in government, and the allocation of resources to combat fraud and corruption.

affected_stakeholders: Public sector employees, local government officials, taxpayers, service beneficiaries, and potential fraudsters.

contentiousness_score: 3

political_party_relevance: There is no direct mention of political parties or political influence on the decision, but the issue of fraud and corruption can have political implications.

URL: https://democracy.west-norfolk.gov.uk/ieDecisionDetails.aspx?ID=1425

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Outcome:

Is Key Decision?: No

Is Callable In?: No

Purpose:

Content: RECOMMENDED:  That updated Anti Fraud and Anti Corruption Policy be adopted.   Reason for Decision   Where people commit fraud against the public sector and public services, they take money away from the services on which the public depend, and damage citizens’ trust in the government. The Borough Council of King’s Lynn and West Norfolk (the Council) is committed to protecting the public funds entrusted to it and to upholding the highest standards of financial probity and accountability.  This Policy outlines the important work being carried out, and the roles and responsibilities across the organisation in our fight against fraud and corruption.

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