Public sector fraud to rise due to staff cuts

Dave Bailey
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UK public sector budget cuts heighten fraud risks, say experts

Ability to audit fraud risk decreased by public sector staff cuts, says PwC A report by professional services firm PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC) points to rising public sector fraud in the UK, as ...

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