Counter Fraud Centre

The Counter Fraud Centre was established to support agencies to build counter fraud capability and shift the culture around fraud prevention. We share our knowledge and expertise on the causes and impacts of fraud and corruption and how to effectively address the risks. Our international connections help us gain key insights and new learnings to strengthen our efforts here in New Zealand.

Engagement and advice

We support public sector organisations to increase their resilience to fraud and corruption. We can work with you to conduct fraud risk assessments, design countermeasures and improve or update fraud control strategies and frameworks.

Webinars

We host a range of webinars throughout the year, free to public sector agencies and employees to help build their counter fraud capability. Learn about topics such as fraud 101, fraudster personas and fraud risks in procurement.

Workshops 

We offer free workshops for public sector employees to build their knowledge in a practical environment. Our facilitators can also provide tailored in-house training sessions for your team or business unit.

Presentations

We present tailored insights and practical examples online and in-person, at events from team meetings to senior leadership conferences. These bespoke information sessions will help staff promote fraud and corruption awareness and resilience. 

Tailored counter fraud support activities

We deliver bespoke fraud prevention advisory services to public sector organisations to help safeguard public funds and uphold trust in government operations. Our specialists work collaboratively with agencies to assess risk, strengthen controls and implement targeted strategies that reflect the unique challenges of public service delivery. 

We provide the following services to agencies to enhance their existing counter fraud activities or help them implement new ones. The scope and depth of support will vary depending on the agency’s needs and context. 

• Review policies or procedures.
• Deliver targeted training for existing processes.
• Conduct a fraud perceptions survey.
• Facilitate fraud-focused workshops.
• Countermeasure improvements after a fraud incident.
• Support development of fraud risk assessments.
• Support agencies to develop procedures and processes when setting up new funding streams.

Please contact the Counter Fraud Centre team to discuss how we can provide your organisation with a bespoke presentation or tailored counter fraud support.

Resources

We provide a range of information to help build counter fraud capability, including information on:

• fraudster personas
• fraud risk assessments
• managing fraud during emergency relief and recovery
• pressure testing
• procurement fraud and corruption risks.
• insider threat.

Case studies from successful Serious Fraud Office prosecutions are also a helpful tool to recognise where fraud and corruption could happen in your organisation.

Why should we care about public sector fraud?

Fraud and corruption involving public funds diverts money from vital areas such as health, community support services, infrastructure and emergency response. It also undermines confidence and trust in public institutions. Fraud is one of the most common offences committed in New Zealand, so we must not be complacent when it comes to protecting public funds.

Fraud prevention is about building strength and resilience into existing systems and controls. Effective counter fraud practices reduce losses and harm to people, whānau, communities and the environment and help New Zealand to maintain its reputation as a safe place to live, invest and do business.

Mission