In accordance with the Local Government Transparency Code 2015 there is a requirement on local authorities to publish information with regard to counter fraud work.
The DWP investigates any allegations of fraud as outlined in The Fraud Act 2006.
An Internal Audit Partnership works with Havant Borough Council in the effective review and investigation of any reported incidents of fraud and irregularity within the council. All such reviews are undertaken by professionally accredited staff, in accordance with the council’s Anti-Fraud and Corruption Policy and Whistleblowing Policy. All information regarding management responses to individual reviews is captured within progress reports to the Audit and Finance Committee.
Capita also provide support regarding counter fraud for Revenues and Benefits, this service equates to 1 FTE.
214 fraud investigations were carried out by Capita since 2022.