ABSTRACT
Fraud, corruption and bribery in and around public services have become an increasing concern in recent years. The reported level of fraud and corruption affecting the public sector has remained unacceptably high despite numerous national and international initiatives intended to tackle these crimes and their consequences. Fraud and Corruption in Public Services is a definitive, practical guide to the diverse risks that arise in central and local government. There is guidance on civil and criminal law around fraud, bribery and corruption as well as the national and international governmental measures and initiatives for countering this form of criminality. Most importantly of all, the book offers advice, practical examples and strategies for preventing and combating fraud, bribery and corruption. The text is readable, well-informed and intensely practical; illustrated throughout with real-life examples from the author's 40 year career.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
part I|2 pages
Fraud and Corruption in Context
part II|1 pages
Counter-Fraud Measures and Initiatives
part III|1 pages
Fraud and Corruption Cases
part IV|1 pages
Public Sector Fraud Risks in Practice
part V|1 pages
Dealing with Fraud and Corruption
part VI|1 pages
The Way Forward