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Anti-fraud and corruption

The London Borough of Redbridge is committed to the proper accountability of public funds. A set of aims have been developed and are included in the anti-fraud and corruption strategy, which can be accessed by clicking on this link: Anti-Fraud and Corruption Strategy (pdf 37.3KB). These aims are:

To develop an anti-fraud culture amongst its Members and staff
To design and operate policies and systems which minimise fraud
To create an environment which supports work against fraud.

The work that the Authority undertakes in preventing and detecting fraud includes taking part in the National Fraud Initiative (NFI). This is a data matching exercise carried out by the Audit Commission. Please click on the following link to find our more about the National Fraud Initiative (pdf 25KB).

To report in strict confidence any suspected occurrence of malpractice, discrimination or corruption within the Council please call our free phone Whistleblower number: 0800 633 5267. Further information can be found on the scheme at this link.

To report somebody abusing the Housing Benefit System in confidence and to protect public funds, please view our leaflet via the following link, which gives guidance and contacts for doing so: 'Fraud: Help us save taxpayer's money' (pdf 134KB).

The Met Police have issued guidance on how to protect yourself from becoming a victim of fraud. Information on this and the latest types of frauds and scams can be found on their website.

Has your debit or credit card been used without your permission? Please see more information regarding Fraudulent card payments (pdf 27.7KB).

We are also committed to the identification and eradication of money laundering. This is the process by which the identity of “dirty” money (i.e. the proceeds of crime) is changed so that the proceeds appear to originate from legitimate “clean” sources. Please view our publication via the following link, which gives some guidance on the legal and regulatory environment surrounding money laundering: Money laundering guidance (pdf 73.2KB)

You can also view our Code of Corporate Governance (pdf 73.4KB) which brings together our arrangements for corporate governance and demonstrates our committment to upholding high standards of integrity, openess and accountability.