We've received a prestigious award for fraud prevention
We are proud to announce that our Internal Audit and Anti-Fraud team has won the Outstanding Fraud Prevention, Detection and Recovery Award at the Public Finance Awards 2024 on Tuesday 26 November.
This national recognition highlights the council's exceptional efforts in protecting public funds and maintaining robust governance, the council is committed to protecting the public purse via its strategies and procedures to prevent, detect, deter, investigate and sanction fraud.
A council spokesperson said: "This award is a remarkable accomplishment and a reflection of the expertise, dedication, and innovation our council strives to achieve.
“As pledged in Our Greenwich, we want to work in the most efficient and effective ways possible. Tackling fraud is a crucial part of this and allows us to maintain trust and accountability in public services, and this award highlights the high standards we strive to uphold as a council."
The accolade, which saw eight high-quality entries shortlisted, celebrates exceptional contributions to the public finance sector. The council stood out for their innovative strategies and unwavering commitment to fraud prevention and recovery. It has an innovative corporate approach to combating fraud that embraces partnership working.
Its approach delivers value for money, returning much needed funds to front-line services for Greenwich and all its partners. Investigations are conducted in a professional and fair manner, which has been recognised by customers, judges, solicitors and union representatives.
How you can help our fight against fraud, or reach out for help:
You can report unauthorised occupation or subletting of a council property.
Need help clearing your Council Tax debt? Visit our website for support.
Suspect fraud? Contact our helpline
Telephone: 0800 169 6975
Email: fraud@royalgreenwich.gov.uk