Source · Select Committees · Public Accounts Committee
Recommendation 23
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DWP is taking steps to help local authorities challenge fraudulent Housing Benefit claims
Conclusion
DWP told us that it is working closely with DLUHC to help all local authorities to act on fraud. In addition, it set out how the Bill will provide opportunities for local authorities to challenge fraudulent claims by giving more clarity on quality standards and a definition of “care, support and supervision”, which will be linked to Housing Benefit policy.46 DWP also told us it has strengthened Housing Benefit guidance to empower local authorities to challenge service charges that do not look right.47 Funding gap
Government Response
A response document is linked to this report, dated 14 February 2024. Response attribution to this conclusion has not been verified. Read the response document ↗