The Resilient Municipality
Effective measures against fraud, waste and abuse in the public sector
Fraud, waste and abuse are not abstract risks, but unavoidable realities in the public sector. However, their true scale is often underestimated, as fraud thrives out of sight.
The question is not whether local authorities will face fraud, but how resilient they are when it occurs. Fraud diverts money from where it is most needed. Waste and abuse undermine the effectiveness of policy. And when integrity is compromised, society loses trust in the government.
A resilient local authority not only protects public resources, it safeguards citizens’ trust in the government. This article describes how local authorities can strengthen their resilience: by understanding risks, implementing control measures in a targeted manner, and responding decisively when necessary. This requires clear roles and responsibilities, robust fraud risk analyses, effective control measures tailored to specific risks, and a culture in which staff feel confident to report misconduct.
Read how municipalities can strengthen resilience through five key areas: awareness, policy, open discussion, control and assessment. Discover practical steps, case studies and how continuous monitoring of fraud risks makes a difference.
