formal fraud risk assessment
Barking and Dagenham Council recently reported on its counter-fraud activities, which contribute to the ongoing management of fraud risks.
Barking and Dagenham Council's counter-fraud team successfully recovered 42 properties between October 2025 and June 2026, marking the highest figure achieved by the team. This update on the council's counter-fraud activities was presented at the Audit and Risk Committee meeting on 06 October 2026.
The report, delivered by Vanessa Bateman, Head of Assurance, covered the period from October 2025 to June 2026. These counter-fraud efforts contribute to the council's broader strategy for managing fraud risks.
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