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Councils are discussing the effectiveness of anti-fraud measures and internal audits in ensuring efficient use of resources and recovering assets.
Hackney Council's Audit and Anti-Fraud Service reported recovering over 1,100 properties since 2011 that were misused fraudulently. Michael Sheffield, Corporate Head of Audit, Anti-Fraud & Risk Management, presented these findings to the Audit Committee on 29 October 2026, detailing the outcomes of their investigations.
Relatedly, Redbridge Council's Governance & Assurance Committee was scheduled in November 2026 to review updates on internal audit and counter fraud activities. This committee also planned to consider the council's risk management arrangements and progress on long-standing internal audit recommendations.
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