Some £90 million was lost to fraud and error within the PIP system last year.
The Department for Work and Pensions has confirmed it is “committed” to tackling fraud and error within the benefits system, including recovering debts generated by Personal Independent Payments . Conservative MP Sir John Hayes recently asked DWP what steps the Department is taking to “tackle people fraudulently claiming PIP”.
“Working closely with counter fraud experts, the DWP has introduced measures to prevent fraud entering the system based on the types of cases and trends we have seen.”Latest DWP News The Minister continued: “DWP is delivering against key counter fraud activity, including investing in counter fraud professionals and building data analytical capabilities. The new Fraud, Error and Debt Bill will bring forward new measures to tackle fraud in the system.
Fraud and error in the welfare system currently costs the taxpayer almost £10 billion each year and since the pandemic a total of £35bn has been incorrectly paid to those not entitled to the money, however, it’s important to be aware this also includes criminal gangs, not just benefit claimants. Official error This is where benefits have been paid incorrectly due to a failure to act, a delay or a mistaken assessment by the Department, a local authority or His Majesty’s Revenue and Customs, to which no one outside of that department has materially contributed, regardless of whether the business unit has processed the information.
“It will require banks and financial institutions to share limited information with the DWP to help verify benefit eligibility by flagging possible conflicts with eligibility rules - for example the £16,000 capital limit in Universal Credit. The information gathered will help DWP identify incorrect payments, prevent debts from accruing for the claimant and help identify where there may be fraudulent activity.
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