An inspectorate of the Department for Work and Pensions.









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BFI closure April 2008

The Benefit Fraud Inspectorate is now closed.

Responsibility for the Government's inspection and assessment of housing and council tax benefit has transferred to the following organisations from 1 April 2008.

In England

Audit Commission www.audit-commission.gov.uk

In Scotland

Audit Scotland www.audit-scotland.gov.uk

In Wales

Wales Audit Office www.wao.gov.uk

Copies of reports that were completed by BFI prior to closure can be found on the Department for Work and Pensions website.