Issue - meetings
Risk Based Verification Policy Review
Meeting: 07/12/2016 - Cabinet (Item 50)
50 Risk Based Verification Policy Review 
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To consider the report of the Cabinet Member for Performance and Resources concerning the review of the Risk Based Verification Policy in determining evidence requirements for the assessment of new Housing Benefit and Council Tax Support claims.
Additional documents:
- Risk Based Verification (Appendix 1) , View reasons restricted (50/2)
Decision:
RESOLVED
1. The reviewed Risk Based Verification Policy for verifying Housing Benefit and Council Tax Support claims as outlined in Appendix 1 be approved.
2. Implementation of the Risk Based Verification Policy in March 2014 by the Cabinet Member for Performance and Resources under delegated powers be noted.
Minutes:
Cabinet considered the report of the Cabinet Member for Performance and Resources concerning the review of the Risk Based Verification Policy in determining evidence requirements for the assessment of new Housing Benefit and Council Tax Support claims.
Councillor Norman summarised key areas of the report, noting that the policy complied with recommendations put forward by the Department of Work and Pensions.
RESOLVED
1. The reviewed Risk Based Verification Policy for verifying Housing Benefit and Council Tax Support claims as outlined in Appendix 1 be approved.
2. Implementation of the Risk Based Verification Policy in March 2014 by the Cabinet Member for Performance and Resources under delegated powers be noted.