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The Public Sector Fraud Authority - Record Savings Achieved
16 October 2025
Type
Written Ministerial Statement
Department
Cabinet Office
At a Glance
Issue Summary
The statement addresses the success of the Public Sector Fraud Authority in preventing fraud against the public sector.
Action Requested
The minister announces the prevention of £480 million in fraud and highlights the launch of the Fraud Risk Assessment Accelerator, which could reduce time to identify fraud risks by 80%. The Public Authorities (Fraud, Error and Recovery) Bill is also introduced for significant savings estimated at £9.6 billion by 2030.
Key Facts
- Prevented £480 million in fraud over twelve months to April 2025.
- Fraud Risk Assessment Accelerator can reduce time to identify fraud risks by 80%.
- Public Sector Fraud Authority recovered £186 million from fraud committed during the Covid-19 pandemic.
- National Fraud Initiative prevented over £68 million in wrongful pension payments and saved £36 million for local councils.
- Introduction of the Public Authorities (Fraud, Error and Recovery) Bill to deliver an estimated £9.6 billion in savings by 2030.
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