Gareth Davies, the head of the National Audit Office, has reported on the 2021-22 accounts of the Department for Work and Pensions (the Department). He has qualified his audit opinion because of the material level of fraud and error in benefit expenditure.

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His report sets out:

  • the reasons and context for his qualified audit opinion in relation to fraud and error in benefit expenditure;
  • the Department’s estimated level of fraud and error in benefit expenditure;
  • the Department’s plan for reducing fraud and error following the COVID-19 pandemic; and
  • the Department’s progress in addressing the systemic underpayment of State Pension.

The Annual Report and Accounts for the Department for Work and Pensions can be seen here:

Annual report and accounts

Audit certificate and report (pages 208-238)

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