Social Security minister written off in over payments Social Security minister written off in over payments
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Request 802947658
How much money in total has the SS minister written off in over payments to those receiving income support. Both if it’s the claimant mistake or the departure. The total since she decided to write these amounts off please
Response
Since May 2024, overpayments of Income Support arising out of administration (office) error are not recovered.
The table below shows the total value of overpayments that Income Support Determining Officers decided would not be pursued for recovery. This includes administration errors and other exceptional circumstances.
2024 (May-Dec)
| 2025 | 2026 (Jan-Feb)
| Total |
£121,428
| £149,246
| £2,405
| £273,079
|
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