DWP and local authorities Security Operations Group

This is a forum for DWP and local authorities to discuss fraud and error and compliance issues relating to Housing Benefit.

Role of the group

The Security Operations Group is a forum for DWP to consult with local authorities on all fraud and error and compliance issues relating to Housing Benefit.

The group reports back to the DWP and Local Authority Associations Steering Group.

Other DWP local authority consultation groups

The DWP and Local Authority Associations Steering Group discusses strategic issues relating to Housing Benefit and local authority funding.

The Practitioners Operational Group discusses operational issues relating to Housing Benefit. It reports to the Steering Group.

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