Welfare–to–work investigation
The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) said it had been made aware of an allegation of attempted fraud in relation to a mandatory work activity contract with the firm, which is already facing a police investigation in relation to previous allegations.
A statement said: “As a result of this new allegation, DWP has commenced its own independent audit of all our commercial relationships with A4e.
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Hide Ad“We have required A4e to make available all documentation which our auditors may require and provide full access to interview any A4e employees.”
The statement added: “This is separate from the independent review of internal controls which A4e has previously announced.”