Source · Select Committees · Public Accounts Committee
Recommendation 24
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Increased investment in data analytics by SLC enhances detection of student loan fraud.
Conclusion
SLC told us that one reason behind increases in the value of detected fraud was its investment in using data to detect issues.60 SLC uses a range of data, not just its own. To help with identifying individual-level fraud, it is now part of the National Economic Crime Centre, so receives public and private sector intelligence, and links in with the Public Sector Fraud Authority.61
Government Response
A response document is linked to this report, dated 11 July 2025. Response attribution to this conclusion has not been verified. Read the response document ↗