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Council rejects returning to misconduct claims

West Dunbartonshire Council has rejected taking action against officers accused of misconduct despite being urged to reconsider by an audit watchdog.

West Dunbartonshire Council has rejected taking action against officers accused of misconduct despite being urged to reconsider by an audit watchdog.

A whistleblower alleged council officers had received hospitality from a supplier in exchange for contract awards in 2016, but an internal audit found the claims to be ‘unsubstantiated' and a police investigation resulted in no action.

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