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Fraud Hotline

Tell us about fraud or corruption

You can tell us about fraud or corruption:

  • by phone;
  • by writing to the Council; or
  • by writing to an independent organisation.


If you think there is a fraud being attempted on the County Council, either from the outside or from within, or that there is evidence of corruption, please tell us. What you tell us will be treated confidentially and will be investigated thoroughly and fairly.

Here are the different ways you can tell us about your concerns:

By phone

You can leave a message on our Fraud Hotline. You can do this anonymously if you wish. Call 01243 777629.

If you wish to speak directly with someone you can call the County Council Head of Internal Audit on 01243 382132.

By email

You can email the Fraud Hotline at fraudhotline@westsussex.gov.uk

By writing to the Council

If you wish to tell us in writing, please write to either of the following:

Executive Director of Finance and Performance
County Hall
Chichester
West Sussex
PO19 1RG

Phone: 01243 777019

Head of Legal and Democratic Services
County Hall
Chichester
West Sussex
PO19 1RG

Phone: 01243 777922

By writing to an independent organisation

If you would prefer to tell an independent organisation, you can contact either of the following:

District Auditor
Audit Commission
Suite 2, Ground Floor
Bicentennial Building
Southern Gate
Chichester
West Sussex
PO19 8EZ

Phone: 0844 798 1790

Public Concern at Work - a registered charity whose services are free and confidential:

Public Concern at Work
Suite 306
16 Baldwins Gardens
London EC1N7RJ

Phone: 020 7404 6609
Email: whistle@pcaw.co.uk

Supporting document

Our Fraud Response Plan provides guidance on the action to be taken when a fraud is suspected or discovered.

 

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