Benefit fraud

Tackling benefit fraud

Tackling benefit fraud is a key issue for the government in Northern Ireland and the Department is committed to ensuring that people in Northern Ireland get the support they need from the benefit system and that it has a robust strategy for tackling benefit fraud. The Department is determined to continue in its efforts against fraudsters and, where appropriate, will continue to prosecute benefit thieves through the courts.

Preventing customer error

Preventing customer error is a key issue for the government in Northern Ireland and the Department is committed to ensuring that people in Northern Ireland get the support they need from the benefit system and that is has a strategy to empower our customers to report correct information promptly.