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Newham Council counter fraud measures

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Newham Council's Audit and Governance Committee reviewed counter fraud measures in November 2025, balancing transparency with investigation needs.

Newham Council's Audit and Governance Committee reviewed the council's counter fraud measures, which are initiatives to prevent and detect fraudulent activities, in November 2025. The committee, including Councillor Carleene Lee-Phakoe, examined the quarterly progress report, focusing on balancing transparency with protecting sensitive information in ongoing investigations.

The committee's review in November 2025 specifically included housing tenancy fraud. The discussion centred on the need to protect sensitive information during ongoing investigations while maintaining transparency. No further meetings are currently scheduled to discuss these measures.

Key facts

  1. Newham Council's Audit and Governance Committee reviewed counter fraud measures on 5 November 2025. Source
  2. The committee examined the quarterly counter fraud progress report. Source
  3. The review included housing tenancy fraud. Source
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