The Government is proud of its record in proactively seeking to find and prevent more fraud in the system. We have established the dedicated Public Sector Fraud Authority (PSFA). In its first year, it delivered £311 million in audited counter fraud benefits.<\/p>
<\/p>
Financial Year<\/strong><\/p><\/td> Reports Produced<\/strong><\/p><\/td> Spend on Printing & Distribution (£)<\/strong><\/p><\/td><\/tr> 2023-24 to date<\/strong><\/p><\/td> OSSS Annual Report and Accounts 2022-23<\/p><\/td> 859<\/p><\/td><\/tr> 2023-24 to date<\/strong><\/p><\/td> 7th Annual Report on the Implementation of the Scotland Act 2016<\/p><\/td> 916<\/p><\/td><\/tr> 2022-23<\/strong><\/p><\/td> OSSS Annual Report and Accounts 2021-22<\/p><\/td> 901<\/p><\/td><\/tr> 2022-23<\/strong><\/p><\/td> 6th Annual Report on the Implementation of the Scotland Act 2016<\/p><\/td> 1,140<\/p><\/td><\/tr> 2021-22<\/strong><\/p><\/td> OSSS Annual Report and Accounts 2020-21<\/p><\/td> 1,158<\/p><\/td><\/tr> 2021-22<\/strong><\/p><\/td> 5th Annual Report on the Implementation of the Scotland Act 2016<\/p><\/td> 1,672<\/p><\/td><\/tr> Total<\/strong><\/p><\/td> <\/strong><\/p><\/td> 6,646 <\/strong><\/p><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table> <\/p> *The Department outsources its printing and the invoices received do not split the costs between printing and distribution.<\/p> <\/p> <\/p>"}
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