Fraud, Local government

Financial management

Audit Wales: council exposed to increased fraud risk

By:

Oliver Rudgewick

18 Aug 23

Weaknesses including a dearth of counter-fraud specialists have put Newport City Council at higher risk of fraud, the spending watchdog has said.

Oliver Rudgewick

PF reporter

Email: [email protected]

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