Publications

Post-legislative scrutiny of the Pensions Act Northern Ireland 2008

The main thrust of the Pensions Act (Northern Ireland) 2008 was to improve the coverage, generosity and sustainability of the State Pension.

Published 20 July 2015Corporate reports

The Occupational and Personal Pension Schemes (Disclosure of Information) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2015 - Regulatory Impact Assessment

Following the 2014 Budget, this Regulatory Impact Assessment details the summary intervention and options in respect of disclosure requirements for trust-based pension schemes, including signposting to guidance for both scheme managers and members.

Published 20 July 2015Impact assessments

The single-tier pension: A simple foundation for saving

Government has an increasingly important part to play in supporting people to save for retirement.

Published 20 July 2015Guidance literature

Social Security External Fraud Response Plan

Reducing fraud and error is one of the Department's five key priorities.

Published 20 July 2015Policy papers

Omnibus Survey (Social Security Agency module) - 2012 research

Publications include results of Social Security Agency (SSA) questions which have featured in the Northern Ireland Omnibus household survey since September 2012.

Published 20 July 2015Statistical reports

A Guide to Employment and Support Allowance The Work Capability Assessment (Leaflet ESA214)

This guide gives detailed information about the Work Capability Assessment (WCA) element of claiming Employment and Support Allowance (ESA). It is aimed mainly at professionals and contractors, but can also be useful for claimant customers.

Published 20 July 2015Guidance literature

Joint Standards Committee meeting minutes

The Joint Standards Committee consists of an independent chair and two other independent members who meet four times a year, fulfilling the requirements of their advisory role to the Department.

Published 20 July 2015Agendas and minutes

Benefit claimants by extract date (provisional)

As well as the Benefits Statistics Summary, PSU also provide up to date claimant numbers for each benefit. These figures are provisional and do not undergo the same scrutiny as the National Statistic.

Published 20 July 2015Statistical reports

HAG Amendment 12/2014-15

Updated for changes as a result of the 2014 Housing SORP

Published 10 July 2015Guidance literature

Emergency Financial Assistance Scheme 2015

Guidance on Emergency Financial Assistance to District Councils in the event of flooding following heavy rainfall or tidal surge.

Published 09 July 2015Guidance literature

Circular LG 26/15 - Guidance for local government performance improvement

Local government circular LG 26/15 - Guidance for local government performance improvement

Published 08 July 2015Circulars

Circular LG 24/15 - The local government (exclusion of non-commercial considerations) Order (Northern Ireland) 2015

Local government circular LG 24/15 - The local government (exclusion of non-commercial considerations) Order (Northern Ireland) 2015

Published 03 July 2015Circulars

DCAL Community Festivals Fund Draft Policy and Guidance Framework - MAG response

The Ministerial Advisory Group for Architecture and the Built Environment response to the DCAL consultation: Draft Revised Community Festivals Fund Policy and Guidance Framework.

Published 03 July 2015Consultation reports