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Changes to the fraud and error statistics
DWP is seeking views on proposed changes to the fraud and error in the benefit system statistics.
Last fetched 03 May 2026 · gov.uk
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DWP publishes statistics on levels of fraud and error in the benefit system.
These statistics are currently published twice a year, in May and November.
We are seeking views on the:
- frequency of publication
- benefits measured in the publication
- breakdowns within the publication
We also want users to tell us how they use the statistics and what they think about how they are presented.
Send your response by 16 September 2018 – you can use the questionnaire to provide your feedback.
Documents
Proposals: changes to fraud and error statisticsQuestionnaire: changes to fraud and error statistics (Word format)application/vnd.openxmlformats-officedocument.wordprocessingml.documentQuestionnaire: changes to fraud and error statistics (ODT format)application/vnd.oasis.opendocument.textResponse to proposals for changes to fraud and error statistics