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PSFA Releases Practice Note on Building a Counter Fraud Strategy

25 April 2025

PSFA Releases Practice Note on Building a Counter Fraud Strategy

The Public Sector Fraud Authority (PSFA) published a new practice note on building a counter fraud strategy.

 

Key takeaways from the guidance include:

➡️ Benefits: The advantages of developing a counter fraud strategy such as providing a structured and co-ordinated approach;

➡️ Focus areas: Example areas for organisations to focus on when delivering their strategy such as leveraging data and intelligence;

➡️ Strategy management: Guidance on the key considerations and steps required when building a counter fraud strategy across the strategy management cycle; and

➡️ Action plans: Essential components and considerations for action plans aimed at effectively implementing counter fraud strategies.

✅ Organisations should ensure their fraud prevention strategies are comprehensive and adaptable to evolving threats, supported by robust action plans that incorporate guidance from the PSFA.