<p>Tackling fraud and error is a key priority for the DWP, and every member of staff has a role to play and undertakes mandatory annual fraud and error training. The department’s approach to tackling fraud was set out in the fraud plan [<a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/fighting-fraud-in-the-welfare-system/fighting-fraud-in-the-welfare-system--2" target="_blank">Fighting Fraud in the Welfare System - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)</a>], which included the commitment to increase our counter fraud teams and create a new targeted case review capability.</p><p> </p><p>The department’s annual report and accounts, published on 6 July 2023 [<a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/dwp-annual-report-and-accounts-2022-to-2023" target="_blank">DWP annual report and accounts 2022 to 2023 - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)</a>], shows how we are using our resource to tackle fraud and error.</p>