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FOI Number: 24090

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Published on 2 September 2024

WMFS OFFICIAL – NEW – FREEDOM OF INFORMATION REQUEST – FOI24090 

Ref: FOI/24090 

RE: FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT 2000 REQUEST 

I am writing to confirm that the West Midlands Fire Service has now completed its search for the information you requested further to your Freedom of Information request. 

Please find below a summary of our findings. 

Request 

1. When are you next going through an audit of the national fraud initiative? 

Reply 

2025 

Request 

2.What current procedures do you have in place such as confirmation of payee against fraud?  

Reply  

When receiving any invoice or change of supplier banking details these should be independently verified from the invoice/notification.  This can be done via Websites, Companies House, and Government VAT Website. Written evidence verification is required for Audit purposes. 

Request 

3.What is your current confirmation of payee software incumbent product & the renewal date of the contract. 

Reply 

We currently use Oracle Fusion, which was purchased in 2020. The renewal date for this contract is 17th November 2025.  

If you have any queries about this Freedom of Information request, please contact us. Please remember to quote the reference number above in any future communications.  

For service complaints, issues or comments regarding this request please contact The Public Relations Department, West Midlands Fire Service, 99 Vauxhall Road, Birmingham, B7 4HW 

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