Agenda item

Report of the Head of Audit.

The Sub-Committee received a report of the Head of Audit concerning an update on our Social Housing Tenancy Fraud activity during the 2023/24 reporting year. It also provides Members with an update against our key anti-fraud initiatives in this area.

The following points were noted:

• Fraud Detection: The team has been actively working on detecting and addressing housing tenancy fraud. This includes identifying fraudulent activities and taking necessary actions to mitigate them.
• Collaboration: There has been significant collaboration with other departments and agencies to ensure a comprehensive approach to tackling tenancy fraud.
• Outcomes: The efforts have led to several successful interventions, resulting in the recovery of properties and prevention of further fraudulent activities.