Recommendation:

That the Executive approves the draft counter fraud and corruption, whistleblowing and anti-money laundering and terrorist financing policies, and recommends them for approval by the County Council at its meeting on 22 February 2023.

Considered:  A report of the Corporate Director - Strategic Resources presenting a number of counter fraud policies required for the new North Yorkshire Council for the Executive’s approval.

County Councillor Gareth Dadd introduced the report, and Max Thomas from Veritau, confirmed the proposed policies were built on the County Council’s counter fraud policy framework with the aim of ensuring robust arrangements were in place to address any potential risks arising from local government reorganisation.  He also confirmed:

·          As a unitary authority, North Yorkshire Council would be responsible for counter fraud arrangements across a number of new service areas, including business rates, council tax, benefits and housing

·          The proposed Policies reflected both updated legislation and best practice

·          The importance of having a good policy framework in place from day one.

Executive members noted the proposal within the report, and it was

Resolved – That the draft counter fraud and corruption, whistleblowing and anti-money laundering and terrorist financing policies be endorsed and recommended for approval by the County Council at its meeting on 22 February 2023.