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House of Commons · Written Ministerial Statement

Launch of the Public Sector Fraud Authority (PSFA)

07 July 2022 · Cabinet Office

Proposed by Jacob Rees-Mogg Con North East Somerset

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Key points

  • Mr Jacob Rees-Mogg announces the launch of the Public Sector Fraud Authority (PSFA) to combat public sector fraud.
  • The PSFA will provide expert-led services to support government departments and public bodies in fighting fraud.
  • The launch of the PSFA, initially planned for July 2022, has been deferred.

Issue summary

Mr Jacob Rees-Mogg is announcing the launch of the Public Sector Fraud Authority (PSFA) to fight public sector fraud.

Action requested

The PSFA will focus on performance and outcomes, building expert-led services to support government departments and public bodies in combating fraud. The authority was initially planned for July 2022 but its launch date has been deferred.

Key facts

  • The Public Sector Fraud Authority (PSFA) is being established by the Government.
  • The PSFA will be part of a wider spending of over £750 million to combat fraud.
  • Once launched, it will replace the existing Centre of the Counter Fraud Function.
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