IRRV
Institute of Revenues Rating and Valuation www.irrv.net With over 5,000 members, the IRRV is the largest professional institution operating in the field of revenues, benefits and valuation. Every year hundreds of students sit IRRV examinations. Those who are successful join the thousands of IRRV-qualified professionals currently working in local authorities and public and private sector valuation. The Institute’s main aim is to support its members’ professional and personal development and the sharing of best practice. We keep our members informed of current issues through our magazines and publications and a comprehensive website. IRRV qualifications and Continuing Professional Development scheme are designed to meet the needs of members at every stage of their careers and our conferences and meetings offer opportunities for networking with other professionals from the UK and overseas. A thriving network of Associations is one of the IRRV’s main strengths. Our Associations organise programmes of professional and social activities that take place regionally and provide the opportunity for all members to become more involved in the work of the Institute. Back to Opportunities home click here
Couple Jailed for Massive Benefit Fraud Swindle
A Smethwick couple who lied that they weren't married to swindle over £127,000 in benefits have both been jailed. The sentence follows a prosecution brought by Sandwell Council's benefit investigation team and Jobcentre Plus.... More »
Eric Pickles: Ten ways to tackle council fraud and recover £2bn a year
According to the National Fraud Authority Annual Fraud Indicator, Local government could be saving taxpayers £2.1 billion a year by cracking down on fraud in housing tenancy; procurement; pay, pensions and recruitment; council tax; grant; and blue badge schemes. Money currently lost to fraud and error costs every household in England almost £100 a year.... More »
Taking the sting out of cuts by attacking fraud and error
The UK public sector has an opportunity to lead the way in tackling billions of pounds of fraud and error to offset the worst effects of budget cuts with proven, innovative approaches “The potential savings are compelling – implemented in the right way, systems to cut fraud and error could save £10 billion across government within four years” ... More »
LAIOG 2011 Conference: Delegate Booking Information
Lord Archy Kirkwood from the Work and Pension Select Committee has agreed to attend, along with Sanjay Mackintosh of the National Fraud Authority presenting Working in Partnership to Tackle Fraud in the Public Sector. Do not miss the opportunity to attend the round table consultation with the DWP on the Single Fraud Investigation Service, The key fraud associations are participating, including the Audit Commission and, National Fraud Authority along with LAIOG and IRRV.... More »
INTEC continues to support LAIOG
For many years INTEC Public Sector has been a market leading software provider in the fraud arena. From our very first customer Erewash Borough Council through to our newest in Fylde & Lancaster, our customers agree that the value and efficiency savings that InCase and its supporting system give your team are invaluable.... More »