Corporate report

Final Report of the Covid Counter Fraud Commissioner

Independent review examining COVID-19-related fraud, recovery efforts, ongoing risks, and key recommendations to strengthen public sector resilience and counter-fraud capacity.

• From: HM Treasury
• Published: 9 December 2025

Documents

Pursuing Recoveries and Preventing Reoccurrence: Final Report of the Covid Counter Fraud Commissioner

Ref: ISBN 978-1-5286-6125-6, CP 1462

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Pursuing Recoveries and Preventing Reoccurrence: Final Report of the Covid Counter Fraud Commissioner (Web)

Ref: ISBN 978-1-5286-6125-6, CP 1462

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Details

This publication reviews the UK government’s response to fraud and error during the COVID-19 crisis, including the scale of losses, recovery efforts, and departmental initiatives. It highlights measures taken to strengthen fraud prevention and sets out key lessons and recommendations for improved preparedness, data sharing, and oversight in future emergencies. The document also identifies priorities for ongoing recoveries and departmental actions across government.

Published 9 December 2025