Open data reports

Counter Fraud

Counter-fraud data

In line with the Local Government Transparency Code 2015, we are required to annually publish the following data relating to fraud:

Measurement

Details

Number of occasions the council has used powers under the Prevention of Social Housing Fraud Act, or similar powers

0

Total number of employees undertaking investigations and prosecutions of fraud for Cherwell District Council

1.3

FTE number of employees undertaking investigations and prosecutions of fraud for Cherwell District Council

1.2 FTE

Total number of professionally accredited counter fraud specialists

1.1

FTE number of professionally accredited counter fraud specialists 1 FTE
Total amount spent by the council on the investigation and prosecution of fraud £56,730
Total number of fraud cases investigated 12 cases