Anti Fraud, Corruption, and Bribery Policy and Strategy

This document sets out the non-tolerance position held by South Hams District Council and West Devon Borough Council on fraud, corruption and bribery.

External Scrutiny

4.1 The Councils are aware of the high level of external scrutiny of its affairs by a variety of bodies and individuals including:

  • Local taxpayers and community groups;
  • Pressure groups;
  • Service users;
  • Local press;
  • The Councils' external auditors;
  • Government Departments and Agencies; and
  • HM Revenue and Customs.

4.2 The adoption of a formal Anti Fraud, Corruption and Bribery Policy and Strategy will provide a degree of assurance to those external bodies and individuals interested in the Councils' activities.