Title: Improved Fraud Detection in Lincolnshire: Less Fraud, More Investigators!
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Residents of Lincolnshire will be pleased to know that the latest statistics indicate a considerable enhancement in the county’s fight against fraud. Released on 29th May 2024, the figures for the fiscal year 2023-2024 report a noticeable reduction in both the frequency and fiscal effect of fraudulent activities in comparison to prior years.
Notably, there has been a significant decrease in the total value of identified fraud, stooping down from an eye-catching amount of £862,261 in 2022-2023 to a mere £38,117 in 2023-2024. Alongside, recovery figures have also plummeted, from £764,872 to £5,908, pointing towards a decrease in both the intensity and regularity of fraudulent instances.
Interestingly, the manpower in fraud prevention has seen a more than twofold increase, up from merely two full-time equivalent (FTE) fraud employees in 2022-2023 to 4.4 in the most recent period. This boost in force appears to be yielding results, with just five cases of identified fraud requiring investigation, a sharp downfall from ten in the previous year.
For the citizens of Lincolnshire, this goes beyond mere statistics; it equates to peace of mind. With an increasing team of experts tackling the issue, Lincolnshire is evolving into an increasingly challenging territory for fraudulent operators. Although efforts still need to be concentrated on recovering losses, the promising descending trend in fraudulent activity is cheering.
Looking at the future, the county council’s decision to invest in fraud specialists seems to be a worthwhile one. The persistent surveillance and increasingly effective manoeuvres are aspects all Lincolnshire residents can rejoice about.
Stay vigilant, Lincolnshire, maintaining those fraudsters at bay!
Data was sourced from Lincolnshire County Council open datasets. To view the source, click [here](https://lincolnshire.ckan.io/dataset/92407137-1b60-46b4-b662-ab3649ec4d0f/resource/8d97c056-2f31-4912-aff0-21fdb1ee02b5/download/counterfraud.csv).
