Fraud Prosecution and Sanctions Policy

Name
Counter Fraud Prosecution and Sanctions Policy
Summary

Rochdale Borough Council administers Housing Benefit and Local Council Tax Support to around 29,000 claimants. The Council is committed to providing this service in a professional manner and is aware of the high risk within the benefit/support system from fraud and error, and the necessity to protect the public purse from abuse. We are committed to protecting public funds through the prevention, detection, deterrence and investigation of fraud. 

Document last updated
Thursday, 20 April 2023
Document type
Policy