Counter Fraud and Probity Services

Counter Fraud and Probity Services (CFPS) was established in April 2009, bringing together probity services, previously delivered by the 4 legacy Health Boards, the counter fraud and probity policy remit, previously discharged by DHSSPS, and the Counter Fraud Unit of the former Central Services Agency. The remit of CFPS includes:

  • tackling fraudulent claims by patients to exemption from statutory dental and ophthalmic charges;
  • formal investigation of cases of potential or suspected fraud across all Health and Social Care organisations;
  • delivery of a range of probity verification and assurance work in relation to Primary Care contractors;
  • counter fraud and probity policy issues;
  • the administration of the Healthy Start Scheme in Northern Ireland.

CFPS, working with DHSSPS and Health and Social Care organisations, is committed to:

  • the delivery of high quality, cost effective and efficient services to our clients;
  • the provision of a range of assurances to HSCB in relation to payment claims submitted by Primary Care contractors;
  • the reduction of fraud and corruption across the HSC to an absolute minimum;
  • the building and promotion of a culture in which staff, patients, contractors and the wider public regard fraud against the Health Service as totally unacceptable; and
  • the safeguarding and, where appropriate, recovery of misappropriated funds for reinvestment in front line service.