Finance Services
7.1 - The University recognises the unpredictability of fraud or irregularity and the disruption which it may cause once identified. It recognises also the need to safeguard its assets, recover losses and secure evidence for legal and disciplinary processes.
7.2 - In order to meet these objectives and to clarify its approach when fraud is suspected, the University has a Fraud Response Plan which addresses:
- prevention of further loss
- establishing and securing evidence necessary for criminal, civil and disciplinary action
- notifying the HEFCE where necessary
- recovery of losses
- sanctions against staff and students, including prosecution
- policy on references for employees disciplined or prosecuted for fraud
- reporting within the University and follow-up action
- reporting lines
- responsibility for timing and informing the police
- responsibility for investigation
- arrangements for the use of external specialists
- establishing lines of communication with the police
