‘It's such a fast-evolving area’: Government counter-fraud boss on a decade of leading the charge against economic crime
18 Oct Fraud, Error Debt & Grants

‘It's such a fast-evolving area’: Government counter-fraud boss on a decade of leading the charge against economic crime

Public Sector Fraud Authority chief executive Mark Cheeseman speaks to Tevye Markson about improving cross-government capability, tackling insider fraud and modernising counter-fraud work
by Tevye Markson
How much fraud and error does government face today?
18 Nov Fraud, Error Debt & Grants
How much fraud and error does government face today?
A guide to the counter-fraud profession and function
04 Nov Fraud, Error Debt & Grants
A guide to the counter-fraud profession and function
DWP and HMRC get Budget boost for more counter-fraud and tax-debt staff
31 Oct Fraud, Error Debt & Grants
DWP and HMRC get Budget boost for more counter-fraud and tax-debt staff
‘The vast majority have been thwarted’: minister praises DWP's fraud response
25 Aug 2021 Fraud, Error Debt & Grants
‘The vast majority have been thwarted’: minister praises DWP's fraud response
Will Quince claims Universal Credit system has ‘coped remarkably well: with challenges
NAO sounds alarm over DWP’s ‘record high’ fraud and error rates
20 Jul 2021 Fraud, Error Debt & Grants
NAO sounds alarm over DWP’s ‘record high’ fraud and error rates
Watchdog says department accepts pandemic response means overpayments will “remain significantly higher than normal for some time”
DWP 'stopped large attack' from organised crime during Universal Credit surge
14 Jul 2021 Fraud, Error Debt & Grants
DWP 'stopped large attack' from organised crime during Universal Credit surge
As the department processed 4.3 million new claims, fraudsters attempted to cash in
Fraud and error in Covid support schemes 'will cost taxpayer tens of billions'
30 Jun 2021 Fraud, Error Debt & Grants
Fraud and error in Covid support schemes 'will cost taxpayer tens of billions'
Departments' efforts to detect fraud 'hindered by a lack of real-time data sharing and weak transparency arrangements', MPs say
Acoba chief Pickles sets out proposals for beefed-up scrutiny of post-government jobs
26 Feb 2021 Fraud, Error Debt & Grants
Acoba chief Pickles sets out proposals for beefed-up scrutiny of post-government jobs
Boosted transparency and spectre of honours impact form part of anti-corruption watchdog’s drive
HMRC offers £100k for new Fraud Investigation Service post
10 Feb 2021 Fraud, Error Debt & Grants
HMRC offers £100k for new Fraud Investigation Service post
Head of operations will oversee modernisation of capabilities to tackle serious fraud
Northern Ireland crackdown on special advisers set to become law
03 Feb 2021 Fraud, Error Debt & Grants
Northern Ireland crackdown on special advisers set to become law
Executive Office spad numbers will be cut to six, salaries capped at £90k and advisers subject to the same disciplinary rules as civil servants
HMRC 'could have done more' to prevent furlough fraud, NAO says
26 Oct 2020 Fraud, Error Debt & Grants
HMRC 'could have done more' to prevent furlough fraud, NAO says
Watchdog also urges tax agency to ensure fewer people miss out on support under future schemes
Companies House unveils clampdown on identity fraud among reforms
21 Sep 2020 Fraud, Error Debt & Grants
Companies House unveils clampdown on identity fraud among reforms
BEIS executive agency to bar appointment of directors until verification checks are performed
HMRC targets furlough fraudsters after up to £3.5bn wrongly paid out via scheme
08 Sep 2020 Fraud, Error Debt & Grants
HMRC targets furlough fraudsters after up to £3.5bn wrongly paid out via scheme
Perm sec Jim Harra tells MPs the scheme's fraud and error rate "could be between 5% and 10%" of £35.4bn bill
Crooks hijack Government Legal Department's phone number
25 Aug 2020 Fraud, Error Debt & Grants
Crooks hijack Government Legal Department's phone number
GLD issues warning about enquiry number showing up on calls from fraudsters
DWP to overhaul complaints procedure
02 Jul 2020 Fraud, Error Debt & Grants
DWP to overhaul complaints procedure
"Non-priority" complaints will result in letters to "manage customers' expectations", department says
Department issues final call for candidates to be next MHRA chair
03 Apr 2020 Fraud, Error Debt & Grants
Department issues final call for candidates to be next MHRA chair

Medicines and healthcare products regulator offers £63k for part-time successor to Michael Rawlins
DWP hit by up to £221m in fraudulent claims for Universal Credit advances
24 Mar 2020 Fraud, Error Debt & Grants
DWP hit by up to £221m in fraudulent claims for Universal Credit advances

Online drive blamed for tens of thousands of potentially bogus requests, says National Audit Office
Cash-for-ash report paints devastating picture of NICS failings
15 Mar 2020 Fraud, Error Debt & Grants
Cash-for-ash report paints devastating picture of NICS failings

Scandal-hit Renewable Heat Incentive scheme was “project too far” for Northern Ireland officials
HMRC boss blasts MPs who claimed fraud update was ‘misleading’
05 Mar 2020 Fraud, Error Debt & Grants
HMRC boss blasts MPs who claimed fraud update was ‘misleading’

Jim Harra ‘strongly rejects’ criticism from Ed Davey’s APPG on the controversial Loan Charge
New PACAC chair urged to lead ‘forensic scrutiny’ of Cummings’s reform agenda
30 Jan 2020 Fraud, Error Debt & Grants
New PACAC chair urged to lead ‘forensic scrutiny’ of Cummings’s reform agenda

Think-tank points to Cummings’ civil service reform agenda and debate on the union as key work areas
Ministry of Justice staffer jailed for £1.7m fraud
09 Jan 2020 Fraud, Error Debt & Grants
Ministry of Justice staffer jailed for £1.7m fraud

Manager set up monthly payments to his own business for made-up IT services contract
Cabinet secretary ‘voiced security fears' over Rory Bremner’s impersonation of John Major
03 Jan 2020 Fraud, Error Debt & Grants
Cabinet secretary ‘voiced security fears' over Rory Bremner’s impersonation of John Major

Robin Butler suggested impressionist could trick chancellor into revealing budget details amid wave of spoof calls, former Channel 4 boss recalls
Loan charge review: former NAO chief condemns abuse of HMRC officials
23 Dec 2019 Fraud, Error Debt & Grants
Loan charge review: former NAO chief condemns abuse of HMRC officials

Morse’s recommendation to cut ten years from controversial claw-back window accepted by the Treasury
HMRC urges vigilance on self assessment tax scams
21 Nov 2019 Fraud, Error Debt & Grants
HMRC urges vigilance on self assessment tax scams

Tax agency offers tips to avoid scams ahead of 31 January deadline
Civil Service Awards 2019: full shortlist revealed
10 Oct 2019 Fraud, Error Debt & Grants
Civil Service Awards 2019: full shortlist revealed

Fifty-strong list of individuals and teams reveals those in the running for honours in the 14th annual Civil Service Awards
Manzoni hails new fraud-busting apprenticeship
07 Oct 2019 Fraud, Error Debt & Grants
Manzoni hails new fraud-busting apprenticeship

Vital civil service role becomes 500th standard approved
DfT ‘reviewing’ executive pay arrangements after Crossrail fiasco
03 Oct 2019 Fraud, Error Debt & Grants
DfT ‘reviewing’ executive pay arrangements after Crossrail fiasco

Highways England, Network Rail and HS2 will be expected to justify performance-related-pay awards to ministers