The table below contains data about Burnley Council and fraud. It is a requirement to publish this data under the Local Government Transparency Code.
Period Covered: 01/04/17 to 31/03/18
| Data Description | Data |
|---|---|
| Number of occasions they use powers under the Prevention of Social Housing Fraud (Power to Require Information) (England) Regulations 2014, or similar powers | Nil |
| Total number (absolute and full time equivalent) of employees undertaking investigations and prosecutions of fraud | 6 Absolute 0.35 Full Time Equivalent |
| Total number (absolute and full time equivalent) of professionally accredited counter fraud specialists | 1 Absolute 0.05 Full Time Equivalent |
| Total amount spent by the authority on the investigation and prosecution of fraud | £18,103 |
| Total number of fraud cases investigated. | 123 cases |
