HB Subsidy Audit

The Authority is looking to appoint an auditor registered with the Institute of Chartered Accountants of England and Wales (ICAEW), to annually undertake the Housing Benefit Subsidy Audit using the DWP methodology. Background: The Benefits Service is responsible for the administration of £200m of Housing Benefit payments every year. Legislation requires the Local Authority to undergo an annual Housing Benefit Subsidy Audit to provide assurance and accuracy of the Housing Benefit Scheme to the Department for Work a...