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| Counter Fraud Policy |
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One of the basic principles of Public Sector organisations is to manage the proper use of public funds. It is therefore important that all those who work in the Public Sector, are aware of the risks of and means of enforcing the rules against fraud and corruption. For simplicity, all such offences are hereafter referred to as "fraud", except where the context indicates otherwise. This document sets out the Trust policy for detected or suspected fraud. The Trust through its Local Counter Fraud Specialist (LCFS), tries to ensure that a risk (and fraud) awareness culture exists within the organisation. The NHS Executive published a strategy document "Countering Fraud in the NHS" in December 1988. The NHS Counter Fraud & Security Management Service (CFSMS) has subsequently been established, giving rise to a co-ordinated service with the NHS for dealing with all counter fraud. The Public Interest Disclosure Act 1998, commenced on 2 July 1999 and gives statutory protection, within defined parameters, to staff who make disclosures about a range of subjects, including fraud and corruption, which they believe to be happening within the Trust employing them. The CFSMS has established a Fraud and Corruption Reporting Line if staff are unwilling to make the disclosure internally. The Board already have procedures in place that reduce the likelihood of fraud occurring. These include standing orders, standing financial instructions, documented procedures and a system of internal control and a system of risk management. In addition the Board tries to ensure that a risk (and fraud) awareness culture exists in the Trust. Suspected cases of fraud or corruption will be investigated in accordance with the guidance contained in the NHS Fraud and Corruption Manual.
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| Last Updated ( Tuesday, 25 November 2008 14:39 ) |
