Fraud Hotline

Tell us about fraud or corruption

You can tell us about fraud or corruption:

• by phone;
• by email;
• 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.

Phone: 033 022 28666

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

Phone: 033 022 23348

By email

fraudhotline@westsussex.gov.uk

By writing to the County Council

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

	Phone: 033 022 22671
	Director of Finance and Assurance County Hall Chichester West Sussex PO19 1RG

	Phone: 033 022 22662
	Head of Law and Governance County Hall Chichester West Sussex PO19 1RG

By writing to an independent organisation

If you would prefer to tell an independent organisation, you can contact:

External Auditor Ernst & Young Wessex House 19 Threefield Lane Southampton SO14 3QB

Another useful contact for information and guidance is Public Concern at Work - a registered charity whose services are free and confidential:

	whistle@pcaw.co.uk
	Phone: 020 7404 6609
	Public Concern at Work Suite 306 16 Baldwins Gardens London EC1N7RJ

Supporting documents

Our Anti-Fraud and Corruption Strategy sets out the County Council's overall policy in respect to fraud and corruption.

• Anti Fraud and Corruption Strategy (PDF, 9 pages, 99KB)
• Anti Bribery Policy and Procedures (PDF, 7 pages, 78KB)
• Fraud Response Plan (PDF, 4 pages, 120KB)

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