Discretionary Housing Payment Policy 2022-23

22.1 The Benefits Service is committed to prevention and detection of fraud. Where false statements or false evidence is used to obtain payment by way of the DHP scheme then an offence may have been committed. Where fraud is suspected, the matter will be investigated appropriately and this may lead to criminal proceedings being instigated. The Benefits Service has a duty to protect public funds we handle, and so may use information given to prevent and detect fraud and may give some information to other organisations where the law allows.