Fraud and corruption

13.1. It is the duty of all members of staff, management and the Council to notify the Director of Finance immediately whenever any matter arises which involves, or is thought to involve, irregularity, including fraud, corruption or any other impropriety. The Director of Finance and Deputy shall immediately invoke the Fraud Response Plan.

13.2. Any incident involving significant fraud will be reported without delay by the Vice-Chancellor and Chief Executive to the Chair of Council and the Pro Chancellor (Finance).

13.3. Any significant cases of fraud or irregularity shall be reported to the Funding Council in accordance with their requirements set out in the (Accountability and Audit) Code of Practice

13.4. If the suspected fraud is thought to involve the Director of Finance and/or the Vice-Chancellor and Chief Executive, the member of staff shall notify the Chair of the Audit Committee direct of their concerns regarding irregularities.

13.5. Also refer to the University Fraud Policy.