The subject of the decision:

This report sought approval of the Risk Based Verification policy as attached at Annex A of the report.

Alternative options considered:

None.

The reason for the decision:

To comply with recommendations from the Department for Work and Pensions.

THE DECISION:

That Cabinet approves the report and recommends that Council:-

(1)     approves the Risk Based Verification Policy; and

(2)     asks that the Policy is reviewed annually by the Audit, Governance and Standards Committee.