2.1 A failure to protect the public purse

14.35 – 15.25

A failure to protect the public purse

What happens when public bodies take a risk with money for the public. This Panel will dive into the recent case of Thurrock council and the money they lost to an alleged fraudster. With an overview of the case from those who helped uncover it and a look in the future, this panel will aim to show us the areas of failing and answer the question: how do we stop this happening again?