Benefit Fraud Inspectorate
The Benefit Fraud Inspectorate is now closed.
Copies of reports that were completed by BFI prior to closure are available on The National Archive site.
BFI closure report
The BFI closure report covers the history, methods and achievements of the Benefit Fraud Inspectorate (BFI). The BFI closed for business on 31 March 2008 and this report also reflects on what the future may hold for benefits administration after that.
- BFI closure report (1.76MB)
Transfer of responsibility
Responsibility for the Government's inspection and assessment of housing and council tax benefit has transferred to the following organisations from 1 April 2008.
England
Audit Commission www.audit-commission.gov.uk
Scotland
Audit Scotland www.audit-scotland.gov.uk
Wales
Wales Audit Office www.wao.gov.uk
