Anti-Fraud, Bribery and Corruption Policy
Investigation of Fraud
5.1 The investigation of fraud, bribery and corruption is a complex and specialist area and will usually be undertaken by staff in the Counter Fraud Team - SWAP Internal Audit Services or, for less complicated cases, managers, under advice from the Counter Fraud Team. The Counter Fraud Team or manager will liaise as appropriate with the Chief Executive, Director of Finance & Procurement (S151 Officer), Monitoring Officer, Director of HR&OD, Corporate Leadership Team, relevant members and the Police.
5.2 To facilitate audit work and investigations, the Counter Fraud Team are accorded rights, by the Accounts and Audit Regulations (England) 2015, to access all necessary documents, records, information and explanations from any member of staff.