To review the ongoing usage of Risk Based Verification (RBV) software in determining the requirements for supporting evidence in respect of new claims for Housing Benefit (HB) and Local Council Tax Support (CTS).
Decision type: Key
Reason Key: Expenditure >£200,000 and Affects more than 1 ward;
Decision status: Recommendations Approved
Wards affected: (All Wards);
Notice of proposed decision first published: 08/01/2024
Reason for urgency:
The report is confidential by virtue of paragraph 3 of Part 1 of Schedule 12A of the Local Government Act 1972 as it contains exempt information in relation to the financial or business affairs of any particular person (including the authority holding the information).
Any objections to this report being discussed in private may be sent in writing to the undersigned not later than 8th March 2024, stating the grounds on which the objections are being made.
A copy of the Agenda for the meeting will be available from 11th March 2024 on the District Council's website.A copy of the Agenda for the meeting will be available from 11th March 2024 on the District Council's website
A copy of the notice is posted for public inspection.
Anticipated restriction: Fully exempt - View reasons
Explanation of anticipated restriction:
Under Section 17 of the Access to Information Procedure Rules in the Council's Constitution, notice has been given that the following matter is exempt and will be discussed in private at the Cabinet meeting on 19th March 2024:
Decision due: 19 Mar 2024 by Cabinet
Considered on: 7 Mar 2024 by Overview and Scrutiny Panel (Environment, Communities and Partnerships)
Lead member: Executive Councillor for Finance and Resources
Contact: Katie Kelly, Revenue and Benefits Manager Tel No: (01480) 388151: Email: katie.kelly@huntingdonshire.gov.uk Katie.Kelly@huntingdonshire.gov.uk.
Relevant Portfolio Holder (Cllr): Councillor Brett Alistair Mickelburgh Executive Councillor for Finance & Resources
Relevant Overview and Scrutiny Committee: Environment, Communities & Partnerships