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"Firms in fraud probe set for Whitehall cash" That's the headline in the Observer today . "Steve Webb, the Liberal Democrat work and pensions spokesman, said the government should review which companies were allowed to bid for contracts working with some of the most vulnerable people in society. "The taxpayer is over a barrel to a small number of companies cashing in on the recession. It beggars belief that companies subject to investigation should be

victim to the same sort of fraud and had to be scrapped. The article says that Yvette Cooper, the new DWP secretary, has said that the multi-million pound contracts could be cancelled if widespread fraud is discovered. Don't hold your breath. Tonight Channel 4 News carried a report which will dent A4e's image even further: The piece sets out to show that fraud is common in the New Deal programmes, but that the DWP doesn't publish the results of its investigations so it's

prompted by disclosures of fraud and other concerns. The Committee is not best pleased. The summary makes the following points, among others: We note that levels of detected fraud in contracted employment programmes are low, and that we were told there is little evidence that there is a problem with undetected fraud. However we feel that there is no room for complacency; the frauds uncovered to date have highlighted the extent of the risk that could be exploited because of

a month." The DWP fraud investigation is faced and dismissed by the article, and Emma's line is now that A4e were the victims of a fraud by a single employee. Of course, the Yorkshire Post is reporting on a Yorkshire company but, as with other newspapers, they don't bother to look behind the A4e version to such vital issues as performance (way, way below target) and client experience. This article seems to be part of a PR offensive linked to the Benefit Busters programme

prompted by disclosures of fraud and other concerns. The Committee is not best pleased. The summary makes the following points, among others: We note that levels of detected fraud in contracted employment programmes are low, and that we were told there is little evidence that there is a problem with undetected fraud. However we feel that there is no room for complacency; the frauds uncovered to date have highlighted the extent of the risk that could be exploited because of

on job outcomes. FRAUD In June 2009 it was disclosed that the D WP had investigated FRAUD charges against A4e and money had been clawed back. Paperwork was being fiddled to claim payments for non-existent job outcomes. OFSTED Until 2007 inspections of training providers were carried out by the Adult Learning Inspectorate. The function was then transferred to Ofsted. The inspectors award grades on up to 7 aspects of the office's work, and an overall grade can be arrived

undeserving and commiting fraud. Indeed, looking at the Benefits Busters tv ad, is shows a fat couch spud on a couch, remote control in hand Again, showing those on benefits as fat, slovenly, idle sods eating fry-ups and cheap pies all day!The above perceptions suit A4e perfectly as people will see this before they start to look at the ineffeciveness of companies such as A4e and the resulting fraud. 26 August 2009 05:58 Appleseed said... Just listening to

a month." The DWP fraud investigation is faced and dismissed by the article, and Emma's line is now that A4e were the victims of a fraud by a single employee. Of course, the Yorkshire Post is reporting on a Yorkshire company but, as with other newspapers, they don't bother to look behind the A4e version to such vital issues as performance (way, way below target) and client experience. This article seems to be part of a PR offensive linked to the Benefit Busters programme

responding to the cases of fraudulently claimed job outcomes in Hull. A4e says that it has introduced a procedure whereby 50% of all claims are routinely checked by an independent team which phones the employer to verify that the client is working there, and can check with the Jobcentre that the client is off benefit. Para 3.11 states "A4e encourages whistleblowing as it serves as another important mechanism for identifying fraud. A4e has strengthened its whistleblowing procedures to

the adverts on benefit fraud and the government keep going on about “passive receivers” although it was outlawed in 1996 (13 years ago) where you can’t claim unless you are actively seeking work (some people are exempt) and failure to apply can result in up to 6 month benefit sanctions. Soo... any army style bollocking of these people is general welcomed by those who don’t have to do it because it signifies punishment in return for receiving benefits they are

weeks later, sounds like the fraud case they're still investigating but keeping marvellously quiet - seems the golden girl herself is getting a fair bit of protection. Lock her up. 31 August 2009 09:14 Tiddles said... Well done, Appleseed. The Facebook group is "A4e The Truth". Disgruntled staff reveal the greed and corruption. 31 August 2009 10:43 Ghost Whistler said... a4e are not the providers featured in episode

responding to the cases of fraudulently claimed job outcomes in Hull. A4e says that it has introduced a procedure whereby 50% of all claims are routinely checked by an independent team which phones the employer to verify that the client is working there, and can check with the Jobcentre that the client is off benefit. Para 3.11 states "A4e encourages whistleblowing as it serves as another important mechanism for identifying fraud. A4e has strengthened its whistleblowing procedures to

indication of the alleged fraud in the A4E employees comments. 26 August 2009 01:14 Post a Comment Keep it clean, please. No abusive comments will be approved, so don't indulge in insults. Newer Post Older Post Home Subscribe to: Post Comments (Atom) News clips Share on Facebook Get the Share on Facebook widget and many other great free widgets at

highlight the hypocracy and fraud within New Deal and various 'training' or welfare-to-work providers working within New Deal itself.As A4e is by far the biggest welfare-to-work provider. So it stands to reason it will recieve most attention. Just like Microsoft or Tesco are the biggest within their own sectors, they get more criticism than anyone else. However, At lest one can use other software and use another supermarket. If on New Deal, and A4e has the contract in your town or

claims (the subject of a DWP fraud investigation elsewhere). It all takes on a bit of a sinister twist when the good lady who started the A4E set up founded herself upon the award of funding from the long abandoned Manpower Services Commission; and look what happened to that! It's all looking very much like history repeating itself. 21 February 2010 14:22 historian said... Let's be careful about imputing motives.After the first three CLACs (the first

clients experience. FRAUD 2009 brought plenty of bad publicity for A4e with a Radio 5 Live piece on its welfare-to-work programmes, then an Observer article on FRAUD investigations and a Channel 4 news piece which backed up the charges. From The Telegraph 9 September 2008 "The latest register of members' interests shows that the former home secretary's incomings over

and heeps of potential for fraud, and you can bet that it is going on.The whole industry that takes government funding to get these people into work can make massive profits for very little work. The targets are an average of 20-30% and many of these can be reached with short term contracts, and if you don't quite make it, you can easily fudge the forms and make an easy £1000 out of it.I have seen a lot of things. I won't mention who I work for, but we certainly deal with very

rather difficult to bring a fraud prosecution over this - not that they would anyway. Instead of having it written such as "will last over 13 weeks and must be over 16 hours a week" it is written as with intention. The loophole here is... to claim for it (this is fraud) but use the it was intended to last longer wildcard if caught. This means if caught A4e can simply negotiate to pay back the money. Very easy... 26 July 2009 02:12 historian said...

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failed to mention the entire fraud case! 30 April 2010 08:34 Orson Carte said... Anon, I'm sure she would have stipulated that some topics would be off limits before she agreed to the interview, unfortunately! 30 April 2010 09:20 Post a Comment Keep it clean, please. No abusive comments will be approved, so don't indulge in insults. Newer Post Older Post Home

correction "Firms in fraud probe set for Whitehall cash" Volunteer with A4e! Benefit Busters Prison Education - a survey Publicity - lots of it Associating with success Work Choice ► July (15) counter Get the Free Hit Counter for Your Website or Blog widget and many other great free widgets at Widgetbox !

it be due to ongoing DWP fraud investigations 17 August 2009 05:36 historian said... Yes it is, anon. It's on the page: http://www.ofsted.gov.uk/oxedu_providers/list_providers/(atoz)/a/(type)/2128609280,1073741824,536870912,268435456,134217728,67108864,33554432,16777216,8388608,4194304,2097152,1048576,524288/(typename)/Learning%20and%20skills/(sort)/datesort,desc/(object_step)/10If you go to Ofsted's website, inspection reports, Learning and

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did a report into A4e's fraudulant practices such as forging clients signatures. I wonder if Benefit Busters will be an extended PR exercise for A4e? Will anyone be allowed to challenge their claims? 7 August 2009 03:31 Gerry Attric said... Somehow I can't see many of the single parents getting a full-time job paying a living wage especially in the current economic climate. But I'll defintely be watching the show, as I ssupect it will make for

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