Corporate Head of Audit, Anti-Fraud & Risk Management
Hackney Council's Corporate Head of Audit, Anti-Fraud & Risk Management recently reported on the recovery of over 1,100 properties due to tenancy fraud investigations.
In October 2026, Hackney Council's Audit Committee received a progress report from Michael Sheffield, Corporate Head of Audit, Anti-Fraud & Risk Management. The report stated that Hackney Council's Audit and Anti-Fraud Service has recovered more than 1,100 properties since 2011 through investigations into tenancy fraud. This initiative aims to address housing shortages and ensure fair allocation.
This role is responsible for overseeing the council's audit, anti-fraud, and risk management functions. The report presented by the Corporate Head highlighted the service's ongoing work in tackling the fraudulent misuse of council properties, ensuring that homes are allocated correctly.
Key facts
- Hackney Council's Audit and Anti-Fraud Service has recovered more than 1,100 properties since 2011 through tenancy fraud investigations. Source
- Michael Sheffield, Corporate Head of Audit, Anti-Fraud & Risk Management, presented the Audit & Anti-Fraud Progress Report. Source
- The Hackney Council Audit Committee meeting where the report was presented took place on 29 October 2026. Source
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