We’re thrilled to share a thought-provoking White Paper from Tenet Law and Newid Consulting, spotlighting the often overlooked risk of fraud in the affordable housing sector.
SAFS proudly contributed to this White Paper, with insights presented by Mick Hopkins at the Housing Sector Fraud Risk Conference in November 2024.
Key takeaways:
- Awareness: Fraud risks are often underestimated. Building a culture of fraud awareness is crucial, extending beyond generic zero-tolerance policies. Explore focused training and wider learning opportunities, and gain intelligence and insights from outside of your organisation.
- Prevention: Proactive measures, robust governance, and clear policies are essential. Collaboration and data analytics enhance fraud prevention.
- Detection: People are both a risk and a resource. Foster a positive culture to encourage proactive fraud detection. If you don’t search for fraud, you’re unlikely to find it. Proactive looking and constructive curiosity can turn detection into an intentional process, rather than a ‘by chance’ occurrence. External collaboration provides valuable insights and tools.
- Recovery: Don’t shy away from the tough decisions needed to ensure meaningful recovery and future prevention. A strategic approach to recovery is vital, fully utilising available powers.
Read the full whitepaper at Tenet Law and to find out how collaborating with SAFS could support your counter fraud strategy visit our website; Fraud investigation service | Hertfordshire County Council
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