Publications

The core purpose of the Office of the Social Fund Commissioner (OSFC) is to deliver independent reviews of discretionary Social Fund decisions made in the Social Security Agency.

Introduction of the new State Pension will abolish the additional pension for those reaching pensionable age after the start date on 6th April 2016.

These regulatory impact assessments are a critical examination of the effects of welfare changes.

Equality Impact Assessments (EQIA) carried out on the proposals within the Northern Ireland Welfare Reform Bill 2011 to assess whether policy proposals would have a differential impact and in particular, an adverse differential impact on the categories of persons listed in sec

Guidance to help people understand the changes to the State Pension system from 6 April 2016.

This document outlines the Northern Ireland specific impacts of the Summer Budget 2015 policies for benefit claimants in Northern Ireland (including Tax Credit claimants).

The reforms to the State Pension system are intended to provide a better foundation for saving and ensure the system is sustainable for future generations. The proposals build on reforms introduced by the 2012 Act and the 2008 Act.

A regulatory impact assessment relating to charges in defined contribution workplace pension schemes.  Changes to charges will: protect pension scheme members from high or unfair charges; ensure those running workplace pension schemes have the tools to act in members&rsqu

A regulatory impact assessment relating to the introduction of minimum governance standards in defined contribution trust-based workplace pension schemes.  These standards will ensure good retirement outcomes for savers and build confidence in the workplace pensions indus

This report details the Agency's performance against service improvements and targets.These accounts are presented to comply with a direction issued by the Department of Finance and Personnel (DFP) in accordance with section 11(3) of the Government Resources and Accounts A

This is the thirteenth and final report on the standard of decision making by the department.

Memos contain further guidance on the interpretation of legislation to social security benefits and should be read in conjunction with the Decision Makers Guide.
 

Memos contain further guidance on the interpretation of legislation to social security benefits and should be read in conjunction with the Decision Makers Guide.
 

Memos contain further guidance on the interpretation of legislation to social security benefits and should be read in conjunction with the Decision Makers Guide.
 

Memos contain further guidance on the interpretation of legislation to social security benefits and should be read in conjunction with the Decision Makers Guide.
 

Memos contain further guidance on the interpretation of legislation to social security benefits and should be read in conjunction with the Decision Makers Guide.
 

Memos contain further guidance on the interpretation of legislation to social security benefits and should be read in conjunction with the Decision Makers Guide.
 

Memos contain further guidance on the interpretation of legislation to social security benefits and should be read in conjunction with the Decision Makers Guide.
 

Memos contain further guidance on the interpretation of legislation to social security benefits and should be read in conjunction with the Decision Makers Guide.
 

Memos contain further guidance on the interpretation of legislation to social security benefits and should be read in conjunction with the Decision Makers Guide.