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Benefit fraud
The Department has a responsibility to detect and investigate benefit fraud and customer error.
Benefit fraud - the cost and results
One of the strategic responsibilities of the Department is the administration of social security benefits. The Department pays benefit to those who
Social Security Benefit Fraud Penalties Policy
This document sets out the policy of the Department for Communities in relation to enforcement action taken when a suspected benefit fraud is brought
Probation order for £10,000 benefit fraud
A woman was convicted at Belfast Crown Court today for claiming over £10,000 in benefits she was not entitled to.
Fraud
DfC documentation relating to proper conduct and fraud.DfC Raising Concerns (Whistleblowing) GuidanceFraud Policy StatementFraud Response Plan
Social Security fraud
One of the strategic responsibilities of the department is delivery of social security benefits. The Department pays benefit to those who are
Fraud policy statement templates and model fraud response plan
This document is produced by the Department to help organisations in the voluntary and community sector. It provides guidance and templates for
New fraud and error powers
The Welfare Reform (Northern Ireland) Order 2015 introduced a number of tougher measures to punish and deter anyone who seeks to commit benefit fraud
Fraud Policy Statement
This Policy Statement details the responsibilities regarding the prevention of fraud, bribery or serious irregularity within the Department and non-
Fraud Response Plan
The Department has prepared this Fraud Response Plan to act as a procedural guide and provide a checklist of the required actions, which must be
Instrument of Payment Fraud Sanctions Policy
The Instrument of Payment Fraud Sanctions Policy describes the Department's sanctions in cases where its customers commit fraud involving cheques
Social Security External Fraud Response Plan
Reducing fraud and error is one of the Department's five key priorities.
Benefits and pensions
To find out more about benefits, pensions, benefit fraud, welfare changes, private pensions and legislation that governs our work
Consultation on the Review of the Fraud Compensation Levy ceiling
This consultation concerns a proposed change to the Fraud Compensation Levy ceiling for the levy year 2022 to 2023 onwards.
General benefits information
The Department administers and provides guidance on a range of social security benefits and pensions to the people of Northern Ireland to help them
A to Z of benefits
For details of each of the benefits administered by the Department, please visit the links below. These pages will provide you with further
Benefits
The Department provides help and financial support if you are unemployed and looking for work. It also provides you with additional income when your
Benefits statistics
Professional Services Unit provides statistics on social security benefits in Northern Ireland. Statistics on all main benefits are provided in
Benefit law
The Department's benefit and welfare provision operates within Northern Ireland legislation. In some instances, this differs to the laws relating to
Bereavement Benefits
Contact details for the Bereavement Benefits section, who deal with all the enquiries about the payment of bereavement benefits