Wealden's Anti-Fraud and Anti-Corruption Framework
Wealden's policy statements of the Council’s strategy for combating and dealing with fraud and corruption both
within and against the authority.
The Council has established a free-phone number and an email facility to enable the confidential reporting of suspected fraud, corruption or malpractice (excluding Benefit Fraud). The free-phone number is 0800 0853278 and the email address is reportafraud@wealden.gov.uk
The Anti-Fraud and Anti-Corruption Framework is a collection of four documents setting out the policies of the Council with regard to fraud, corruption and malpractice.
All the following documents are in PDF.
Anti-Fraud & Anti-Corruption (pdf, 105kb)
The highest level document within the Framework, providing the key principles to be observed by those associated with the Council. The Strategy provides an overview of the intended culture of the Council in opposing fraud, corruption and malpractice.
Fraud Response Plan (pdf, 86kb)
Details how any concerns raised will be investigated, in accordance with relevant legislation. The objectives of the Fraud Response Plan are to minimise the effect of irregularities and prevent further losses, identify those responsible for investigating concerns, and detail possible action to be taken following an investigation.
Confidential Reporting (Whistleblowing) Policy (pdf, 88kb)
The aim of the Policy is to provide a procedure for individuals to raise concerns, encourage individuals to feel confident about raising concerns without fear of recrimination, and reassure individuals that concerns will be properly investigated. The Policy has been developed in accordance with the Public Interest Disclosure Act 1989.
Anti-Money Laundering (pdf, 112kb)
Details the position of the Council with regard to money laundering. The Policy defines money laundering, details the officer(s) to be notified if money laundering is suspected, and the procedures to be followed.
Money Laundering Guidance & Procedures (pdf, 101kb)
Additional guidance on money laundering.
National Fraud Initiative
Data Matching Exercise 2008/09.
