Benefits anti fraud policy
Summary
The Council's Benefits Anti Fraud Policy represents a commitment to protect public funds and to ensure that benefits
are delivered only to those who have a true entitlement to them. This is consistent with the corporate aim of working
together to reduce crime, fear of crime, and anti-social behaviour.
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This policy follows the Government principles on Welfare Reform in that it implements the three pronged campaign against fraud:
- prevention;
- detection
- effective deterrents
This policy also covers:
- benefits anti-fraud environment
- sanctions
- monitoring
The Council is determined that these arrangements will keep pace with any future developments. This framework will be subject to ongoing review. This document sets out the basis whereby the Council will deliver the above commitment and should be read in conjunction with the Council's Corporate Anti-Fraud and Corruption Strategy.
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Contact us
| Officer / Team | Investigation officer |
|---|---|
| Postal address | Blaby District Council Council Offices Desford Road Narborough Leicester LE19 2EP |
| E-mail address | fraud@blaby.gov.uk |
| Telephone | 0116 272 7733 |
| Fax | 0116 272 7600 |
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This page was last updated on 30th July 2010
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