Holistic Approach to Tackling Fraud: The role of prevention

Afternoon Chair’s Welcome Address

Debbie Gibbons,Chair,

The Local Authority Investigation Officers Group (LAIOG)

Andy Hyatt, Tri-borough Head of Fraudandrew.hyatt@rbkc.gov.uk

020 7361 3795

Holistic Approach to Tackling Fraud: The role of prevention

The role of prevention

Prevention benefits include:

• It’s cheaper than detection• Reduces the risk of fraud getting into the system• Investigation resources can be deployed more effectively• Deters and disrupts fraudsters• Contributes towards an anti-fraud culture

The role of prevention

The role of prevention

Components of a prevention strategy:

• Educate - fraud awareness, training• Empower – provide tools, skills & encouragement• Inform (internal & external) – media, alerts, intranet

The role of prevention

Andy Hyatt, Tri-borough Head of Fraudandrew.hyatt@rbkc.gov.uk

020 7361 3795

The role of prevention