Council and councillors

Report No. 52/2017 from the Director for Resources was received.

The Portfolio Holder, Mr Hemsley, introduced the report, the purpose of which was to seek approval of a Risk Based Verification Policy for the administration of Housing Benefit and Local Council Tax Support (LCTS).

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The meeting entered exempt session

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During discussion the following point was raised:

i)                 All self-employed applicants are required to produce supporting evidence to validate income and outgoings.  The Council requests up-to-date information and does not rely on the last filed accounts.

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The meeting returned to public session

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DECISION

1)    That Cabinet APPROVED the Risk Based Verification Policy detailed at Appendix A to Report No. 52/2017, as recommended by the Council’s Section 151 officer (Assistant Director – Finance).

Reason for Decision

1.     Members were required to approve a Risk Based Verification Policy prior to implementation by officers.