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Weaknesses in Newport counter-fraud approach

‘Weaknesses’ have been found in Newport City Council’s approach to fraud, a finance watchdog has reported.

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By Martin Ford | 17 August 2023

‘Weaknesses' have been found in Newport City Council's approach to fraud, a finance watchdog has reported.

Audit Wales uncovered ‘key weaknesses that potentially expose the council to increased risk of fraud'.

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