Decision details

Noted the contents of the report and approved the content of a revised and enhanced Benefit Fraud Strategy and Policy for the prosecution and sanction of those persons found to have been committing benefit fraud. Authorised staff within the Fraud Team to undertake investigations in fraud affecting Local Taxation and Housing Services and other services and to report to the relevant Head of Service on the outcomes, findings and recommendations arising from these investigations.

To update the Anti-Fraud Strategy and Prosecution Policy