Local Counter Fraud Specialist definition

Local Counter Fraud Specialist or “LCFS” means a local counter-fraud specialist appointed by the Provider in accordance with Schedule 12 (NHS Counter-fraud and Security Management);
Local Counter Fraud Specialist means the officer who has daily operational responsibility for implementing the requirements of the relevant service conditions of the NHS Standard Contract in relation to counter fraud arrangements
Local Counter Fraud Specialist or “LCFS”

Examples of Local Counter Fraud Specialist in a sentence

  • If you require assistance in determining the implications of the Bribery Act please contact the Local Counter Fraud Specialist on telephone number 01482 866800 or email at nikki.cooper1@nhs.net.

  • Anyone with concerns or reasonably held suspicions about potentially fraudulent activity or practice should refer to the Local Anti-Fraud and Corruption Policy and contact the Local Counter Fraud Specialist.

  • Anyone, whether Staff or a member of the public, can refer such allegations to the Local Counter Fraud Specialist.

  • Staff who fail to declare the acceptance/provision/decline of hospitality and gifts in accordance with this Policy may be subject to disciplinary action under the Disciplinary Policy and the matter will also be reported to the Local Counter Fraud Specialist for investigation and may result in criminal proceedings being commenced.

  • An investigation may also be undertaken by the Trust’s Local Counter Fraud Specialist which could result in the matter being referred to the Police.

  • In carrying out this work the Committee will primarily utilise the work of Internal Audit, External Audit, the Local Counter Fraud Specialist, NHSCFA and other assurance functions, but will not be limited to these sources.

  • If you suspect theft, fraud, or other untoward events taking place at work you should:  Make a note of your concerns and; In the case of theft contact your Local Security Management Specialist; In the case of fraud contact the Local Counter Fraud Specialist on or the Chief Finance Officer; You can also report to the national NHS Fraud and Corruption Reporting Line on 0800 028 40 60 or www.reportnhsfraud.nhs.uk.

  • The Local Counter Fraud Specialist is authorised to receive reports of suspected fraud from anyone, whether an employee of the CCG, independent contractors, patients or other third party.

  • The nominated author for this policy is the Local Counter Fraud Specialist.

  • Staff may also contact the Local Counter Fraud Specialist (LCFS) at – Audit Yorkshire, 01482 866800 email: nikki.cooper1@nhs.net or mobile 07872 988939.


More Definitions of Local Counter Fraud Specialist

Local Counter Fraud Specialist means the person appointed by the Trust pursuant to SFI
Local Counter Fraud Specialist means the person appointed by the Trust pursuant to SFI 4.4.3 to carry out the responsibilities and functions set out in the Secretary of State for Health's Directions to NHS Bodies on Counter Fraud Measures 2004, as amended from time-to-time;
Local Counter Fraud Specialist. (LCFS) means the contractor or person responsible to the DoF and AuC for the Trust’s anti-fraud and bribery activities.
Local Counter Fraud Specialist. (“LCFS”) means the officer who has daily operational responsibility for implementing the Secretary of State for Health’s (SSfH) directions on counter fraud (as is best practice for NHS FTs).

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