counter fraud centre FRAUD CENTRE CIPFA COUNTER Training, tools and ideas to shape the future of counter fraud

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1 counter fraud centre Training, tools and ideas to shape the future of counter fraud Public services fraud costs the taxpayer an estimated 21 billion a year. Resources are stretched and organisations like the National Fraud Authority and the Audit Commission have closed. With fraudsters becoming increasingly sophisticated, all public services organisations are more vulnerable than ever to criminal activity. The CIPFA Counter Fraud Centre was launched in 2014 to lead and coordinate the fight against fraud and corruption across local and central government, the health, education and charity sectors. Headed up Rachael Tiffen, former Deputy Director of the National Fraud Authority, we are committed to helping you: prevent, detect and recover financial loss protect your organisation s reputation develop your team s counter fraud skills CIPFA COUNTER FRAUD CENTRE

2 developing skills and supporting strategy Building on CIPFA s 125 year history of championing excellence in public finance management, we offer practical and accessible services to help detect, prevent and recover fraud losses. Counter fraud qualifications Combatting fraud and corruption is now a recognised profession and we offer two qualifications that are accredited by the University of Portsmouth s Counter Fraud Professional Accreditation Board. CIPFA Accredited Counter Fraud Specialist (CACFS) is an in-depth professional qualification taught over 18 days. It is aimed at practitioners who undertake counter fraud and anti-corruption investigations and associated activities. Successful delegates are automatically included on the Professional Register of Counter Fraud Specialists held by the Counter Fraud Professional Accreditation Board. CIPFA Accredited Counter Fraud Technician (CACFT) is a comprehensive introduction taught over five days. It is aimed at those in a position to spot fraud at an early stage in their organisation s operations or who are new to counter fraud or anti-corruption work. One day training courses We offer one day training courses on a range of counter fraud topics including whistleblowing, anti-corruption, money laundering, ethics and bribery. Each course carries Continuing Professional Development (CPD) points and is open to anyone with an interest in counter fraud activity. Course dates are published on our website. Our qualifications can also be delivered in-house, at your location, saving you valuable time and money. Find out more at: cipfa.org/counterfraudtraining Resource bank We have created a comprehensive, freely available online resource bank. Regularly updated, it features counter fraud related publications, industry reports, tools and examples of best practice. Fighting Fraud Locally Fighting Fraud Locally (FFL) is an independent initiative supported by the CIPFA Counter Fraud Centre. Developed by local government for local government, it provides: A strategy that is a blueprint to better equip local authorities to fight a range of frauds, including housing tenancy, council tax, and blue badge parking fraud. An annual report that highlights the progress being made against the strategy. A comprehensive bank of online case studies, tools and guidance. You can register for free access to these at the web address below. Find out more at: cipfa.org/fightingfraudlocally Suppliers directory To provide practical support to counter fraud practitioners, we have created a freely available online directory of reputable organisations that offer counter fraud products and services. From asset recovery to legal advice, business intelligence to forensic and investigation services, counter fraud practitioners can search for organisations by location, sector and the types of products or services they need. Find out more at: cipfa.org/counterfraudsuppliers Find out more at: cipfa.org/counterfraudresources

3 CIPFA Code of Practice on Managing the Risk of Fraud and Corruption The code sets out the five key principles that define the governance and operational arrangements necessary for an effective counter fraud response. It can be applied to organisations of any size and is supported by a set of practical guidance notes and an assessment tool that allows organisations to measure their arrangements against the code. To download the code and find out more, visit: cipfa.org/counterfraudcode CIPFA Fraud and Corruption Tracker (CFaCT) survey We carry out a comprehensive annual survey of fraud and corruption detected in local authorities in England. Similar to the former Annual Fraud and Corruption Survey delivered by the Audit Commission, CFaCT looks at the number of investigations undertaken, the types of fraud encountered and the emerging trends. The survey also includes questions commissioned by the Fighting Fraud Locally Board, and the results are published in a publicly available report each year. Find out more at: cipfa.org/cfact

4 innovation through collaboration The challenges associated with protecting the public pound mean that working collaboratively and cooperatively is essential. We bring together practitioners, our own Founding Partners, government departments and other organisations to develop new and innovative counter fraud tools. Data analytics service We are creating a revolutionary data analytics service that will change how organisations in the public services work together and use technology to identify fraudulent activity and cyber-attack. Powered by BAE Systems Applied Intelligence, it will operate in real time and include data feeds from third parties. It will build up a picture of what is normal for any given individual and generate real time alerts for service users as risks and trends occur. Find out more at: cipfa.org/counterfraudanalytics Whistleblowing e-learning course Staff are the eyes and ears of any organisation, and whistleblowing arrangements are a vital component of good governance and risk management. We have worked with one of our Founding Partners, Mazars and the whistleblowing charity, Public Concern at Work (PCaW) to develop an e-learning course. Designed for all staff, it sets out how to raise and report concerns at work and dispels uncertainty around processes and definitions. Find out more at: cipfa.org/learnaboutwhistleblowing Anti-corruption health check service In response to the government s first UK Anti-Corruption Plan, which includes the CIPFA Counter Fraud Centre, we offer a consultancy service to help organisations assess their readiness to respond to the Plan. We will examine the policies, knowledge and systems you have in place before recommending actions you can take to meet the commitments set out in the Plan. Find out more at: cipfa.org/healthcheckservice Global Risk Register Utilising CIPFA s global network, we are working with a number of partner organisations to collate the most common fraud risks faced by public services organisations across the world. Anti-bribery and corruption e-learning Public sector individuals and organisations need to understand what constitutes bribery and corruption and how they can be prevented. We have worked with leading expert, Professor Alan Doig to create a package of e-learning tools based on the UK Bribery Act The package includes an in-depth course exploring the Act, a short interactive slide-set that can be shared with all staff and two detailed guidance notes that complement the in-depth course content. Find out more at: cipfa.org/learnaboutbribery This will allow us and the countries involved to identify and react to current and emerging fraud threats, resulting in more effective counter fraud strategies internationally. To find out more, contact us at: counterfraudcentre@cipfa.org

5 how you can get involved Sign up to our mailing list by completing a short form at: cipfa.org/contactthecentre Visit: cipfa.org/fightingfraudlocally to register for free access to the Fighting Fraud Locally online resources Visit: cipfa.org/counterfraudevents to find out where and when you can next meet the team Visit: cipfa.org/joincounterfraud to join the Centre and receive regular newsletters and alerts plus discounts off our qualifications, tools, selected publications and more Working with and supported by: E c o n o m i c C r i m e A c a d e m y Our Founding Partners: Find out more For more information on the CIPFA Counter Fraud Centre and how we can help you, please contact: T: E: customerliaison@cipfa.org or visit our website:

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