Issue - meetings

To consider a report of the Corporate Director, Corporate and Support Services.

The report advises Members of the work carried out during the past year to minimise the risk of fraud, bribery and corruption occurring in Stockport Council.

Audit Committee is requested to note the report.

Officer contact: John Pearsall on 474 4033 or email: john.pearsall@stockport.gov.uk

A representative of the Corporate Director, Corporate and Support Services submitted a report (copies of which had been circulated) advising Members of the work carried out during the past year to minimise the risk of fraud, bribery and corruption occurring at the Council.

The following comments were made/issues raised:-

·         Specialist Officers from Salford City Council had been commissioned to undertake two audits in the area of in internet banking and payments by direct debit as cyber security was a major issue for the Council.

·         Support was given to the principle of ‘buying in’ specialist assistance when required.

RESOLVED – That the report be noted.