We have a number of policies in place as part our are commitment to reduce fraud, corruption, bribery and money laundering.
Our policies set out:
- what we do to prevent fraud, corruption, bribery and money laundering
- what action we'll take if we suspect any of these
- the duties and expectations of our employees and individuals to prevent illegal activity
- how to report something suspicious
Our fraud policies
Annual Counter Fraud Report
Read about the council’s counter-fraud activity, performance and emerging risks:
Reporting fraud
You can report fraud concerns in relation to many areas, including those listed below.
Council Tax fraud
Please contact the relevant Council Tax authority:
- Leicester City Council – email counter.fraud@veritau.co.uk or call 0800 9179 247
- District / borough councils
Other
- Benefit fraud (e.g. Housing Benefit, Universal Credit) – please contact National Benefit Fraud
- Energy theft – please contact Stay Energy Safe
- Undeclared earnings – please contact HM Revenue and Customs
Financial conduct in relation to a Leicestershire County Council service
If you have any concerns about suspected fraud or improper financial conduct in relation to a Leicestershire County Council service, you can:
- Use our online fraud report process, which allows anonymous submissions
- Email the Reporting Fraud mailbox directly – fraud@leics.gov.uk
- Contact directly our Director of Law and Governance – Fiona McMillan fiona.mcmillan@leics.gov.uk, or
- Contact directly our Director of Corporate Resources – Declan Keegan declan.keegan@leics.gov.uk