OUTLINE PROGRAMME
Protecting the Public Purse
Local Authorities and Government Fighting Fraud
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09.30 Chair’s Welcome:
David Henke – Finance Correspondent – The Guardian
09:35 Analysis of “Protecting the Public Purse”
Overview of the issues and best practice recommendations
Derek Elliot - Head of Governance and Counter Fraud
Audit Commission
09:50 Update of progress from the National Fraud Authority
Information Sharing Task Force – providing a coordinated response
to fraud
Dr Bernard Herdan CB – Chief Executive
National Fraud Authority
10:00 Industry Best Practice Case Study
10:15 Delegate Q & A
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10:30 Tea Coffee Networking & Exhibition
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11:00 Managing Fraud during the Economic Downturn –
A review of pilot schemes and local authority performance OR
“Tackling Error” Strategy – e-learning and right benefit tool kit
David Barr – Head of Fraud & Error Strategy Division
Department of Work and Pensions
11:20 “Tackling Unlawful Subletting & Occupancy” – Best Practice Solutions
Sarah Webb – Chief Executive
Chartered Institute of Housing
11:40 Industry Best Practice Case Study
12:00 Delegate Q & A session
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12:00 -12:45 Case Study Seminars:
A) Protecting and sharing information and intelligence externally and
externally
B) Managing citizen services
C) Partnership delivery
D) Data Security
E) Responsible, fair and appropriate recruitment
D) Fair Procurement Practices
E) Online Security
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12.30 – 13.30 Lunch and Networking
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13:30- 14:15 Seminar Sessions
Selection of interactive seminar sessions providing an opportunity for delegates
to explore distinct aspects of key importance in this agenda
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14:45 - 15:15 Tea/Coffee and Networking
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15:15 Debate and Panel Discussion
Chaired by David Henke – Finance Correspondent – The Guardian
Panel members will be asked questions from the delegation on a range of subject areas relevant to public sector fraud and procurement. The aim of the panel session is to create interactive debate and to utilize experience from the panel and the delegation for best practice.
Panel Members:
Dr Bernard Herdan CB – Chief Executive, National Fraud Authority
Bala Mahendran – Chief Executive Basildon Council
Margaret Eaton - Chair of The Local Government Association
Gareth Davis – Managing Director of Local Government and Housing,
Audit Commission
Industry specialist
16:15 Chair’s Round Up and Conference Close
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