A Cabinet Office investigation uncovered that a civil servant was simultaneously employed full-time in three different government roles across various departments, specifically within Defra and DHSC. The individual had failed to disclose their full employment history when applying for additional roles and maintained dual vetting clearances. Following this revelation, the individual was dismissed from all roles. The incident highlights emerging risks in polygamous working, particularly in the hybrid work environment introduced by the Covid-19 pandemic, prompting government efforts to enhance regulations against public sector fraud.
A Defra employee held multiple full-time roles across different government departments without disclosure, highlighting emerging risks in public sector employment practices post-Covid-19.
An investigation revealed that the employee had concealed civil service role history while being simultaneously employed by Defra and DHSC, prompting multiple terminations.
The National Fraud Initiative, through data matching, uncovered this incident, indicating the need for greater oversight in hybrid and remote working arrangements.
Government efforts against public sector fraud have intensified as problems like simultaneous employment pose new challenges in ensuring accountability and integrity.
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