Fraud, corruption and bribery in and around public services have become an increasing concern in recent years. The reported level of fraud and corruption affecting the public sector has remained unacceptably high despite numerous national and international initiatives intended to tackle these crimes and their consequences. Fraud and Corruption in Public Services is a definitive, practical guide to the diverse risks that arise in central and local government. There is guidance on civil and criminal law around fraud, bribery and corruption as well as the national and international governmental measures and initiatives for countering this form of criminality. Most importantly of all, the book offers advice, practical examples and strategies for preventing and combating fraud, bribery and corruption. The text is readable, well-informed and intensely practical; illustrated throughout with real-life examples from the author's 40 year career.

About the Author

Peter Tickner has a Masters Degree from City University Business School (in Internal Auditing and Management), he is a Fellow and Chartered member of the Institute of Internal Auditors and a member and director of the Institute of Counter Fraud Specialists. Peter started his professional auditing and investigating career as an external auditor in the National Health Service in the 1970s. He was appointed Head of Internal Audit at Her Majesty's Treasury in February 1988. In 1995 Peter left the Treasury on appointment as the Director of Internal Audit for the Metropolitan Police in London, a post he held until early retirement in 2009. While at the Metropolitan Police, Peter set up and ran a highly successful investigation team looking at internal and contractor fraud and corruption.

Reviews
'...This is a robust and information-packed reference book ideal for consulting when preparing to undertake an audit. The case studies and appendices are extremely useful and thought provoking...' Janet Reynolds, Audit Services Team, London Borough of Richmond 'In a world where fraud and corruption are increasingly the most significant internal and external threat facing public sector managers and auditors, Peter Jones has written the hands-on manual that they should always have on their desks. He sets the scene on contemporary fraud and corruption in public services from a practitioner perspective before detailing the procedures, checks and controls that ought to be both in place and operational. The fact that they are often not is why fraud and corruption are on the increase - and why this book is timely, relevant and practical.' Professor Alan Doig, University of Teesside, UK 'It is a practical Guide, with much advice on how to construct fraud prevention procedures, and detailed advice on using risk and systems-based auditing.' Fraud Watch Online 'The lackadaisical attitude as reported in recent news on UK corporate governance is worrying, to say the least and is all the more reason for decision-makers to study Peter Jones' book.' - Sally Ramage, Internet Law book reviews and Police Journal 'Aimed mainly at the public sector (where wider issues of accountability are often involved) the book can be used by any large organisation and makes vital reading for senior managers, auditors, committee members and other decision-makers.' Supply Management 'In conclusion, while the title of the book may not initially attract itself to a wide audience of security professionals, it has considerable potential to inform managers far beyond just issues of public sector fraud. A book well worth reading, again and again.' Professional Security



Book Information
ISBN 9780566085666
Author Peter Jones
Format Hardback
Page Count 286
Imprint Gower Publishing Ltd
Publisher Taylor & Francis Ltd
Weight(grams) 680g