Source · Select Committees · Public Accounts Committee
Recommendation 22
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Complex accountability between central and local government hinders effective fraud risk management.
Conclusion
The accountability system between local and central government is complex. This complexity means it can be difficult to identify who is accountable for what.71 Central government often relies on local government to manage fraud risks on its behalf, for example, on grants administered to individuals and businesses. An organisation’s exposure to grant fraud often depends on how specific the grant agreement objectives and outcomes are, and the quality of the post-award monitoring arrangements.72
Government Response
A response document is linked to this report, dated 18 November 2023. Response attribution to this conclusion has not been verified. Read the response document ↗