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We are required by the Local Government Transparency Code 2015 to publish information regarding our counter-fraud activities annually

Overview

Overview

As a new Authority, the first set of data for Somerset Council will be published on this page in April 2024 for the period 1 April 2023 to 31 March 2024.

This will cover:

  • The number of occasions Somerset Council used its powers under the Prevention of Social Housing Fraud (Power to Require Information) (England) Regulations 2014, or similar powers.
  • The total number (absolute and full time equivalent) of employees undertaking investigations and prosecutions of fraud.
  • The total number (absolute and full time equivalent) of professionally accredited counter fraud specialists.
  • The total amount spent by the authority on the investigation and prosecution of fraud.
  • The total number of fraud cases investigated.

For further information regarding the Council’s approach to countering fraud, please see our Fraud page.

Last reviewed: February 20, 2024 by Kailani

Next review due: August 20, 2024

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