Corporate Fraud Report 2023/24

Local authorities must publish the following information about their counter fraud work.

The data relates to the period 01.04.23 to 31.03.24.

• Number of occasions they use powers under the Prevention of Social Housing Fraud (Power to Require Information) (England) Regulations 2014, or similar powers: 0

• Total number (absolute and full time equivalent) of employees undertaking investigations and prosecutions of fraud: Absolute 3, full time equivalent 2.4

• Total number (absolute and full time equivalent) of professionally accredited counter fraud specialists: Absolute 2, full time equivalent 1.4

• Total amount spent by the authority on the investigation and prosecution of fraud: £63,526.26

• Total number of fraud cases investigated: 282

Last updated: 31 July 2026

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