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Increase in fraud at public sector organisations

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Some 60% 0f public sector organisations experienced fraud in the last twelve months, up from 52% in 2009, says a new report from PwC out today. The report suggests that loss of income as a result of the economic downturn has caused more employees to turn to fraud, emphasising the need for organisations to be extra vigilant of fraudulent activity among their employees and others.

The press release is at http://www.ukmediacentre.pwc.com/News-Releases/Fraud-in-public-sector-increases-as-cuts-bite-106b.aspx and the full report can be downloaded at http://www.ukmediacentre.pwc.com/imagelibrary/downloadMedia.ashx?MediaDetailsID=1912

NHS Counter Fraud Conviciton

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A recent article reporting fraud convicitons within the NHS demonstrates the effectiveness of their Counter Fraud Service.  Fraudulent activities ranging from theft to false qualification claims and prescription fraud cost the NHS millions each year; in 2008-2009 almost 10 million pounds was saved and 152 criminals were prosecuted thanks to the Counter Fraud Service investigations. It’s good to see that this dishonest behaviour is being targeted by the Counter Fraud Specialists and that the NHS recognise the need to allocate significant resources to this area of investigation.