We are committed to tackling fraud and corruption and to ensuring that public funds are protected.
This work is supported by a number of policies:
Reporting Suspected Fraud
Benefit Fraud
Benefit fraud is now investigated by the Single Fraud Investigation Service [SFIS] based at the Department for Work & Pensions [DWP].
You can report suspected Benefit Fraud in 3 ways:
Online Benefit Fraud Reporting Form
By Phone: 0800 854 440
By Post: NBFH, PO Box 224, Preston, PR1 1GP
Any other types of fraud
Types of suspected fraud that you may want to report directly to the Council include:
- Housing Tenancy Fraud
- Right To Buy Fraud
- Employee Fraud
- Supplier Fraud
- Insurance Claims Fraud
- Expenses Fraud
Email internal.audit@nwleicestershire.gov.uk or call 01530 454 728 if you wish to report any concerns.
Last updated: Thu 2 September, 2021 @ 16:00