HBSD/IAD Scan Update IRRV Software Suppliers Forum 12 December 2006

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HBSD/IAD Scan UpdateIRRV Software Suppliers
Forum12 December 2006

• Jan Ripley
• Housing Benefit Data Service

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HBSD/IAD Scan Update

• Where are we now?
• Clerical returns
• Progress towards Switch off
• Scan Guidance and Specification
• Change control
• Website (www.knowledgenetwork.gov.uk/hbds)
• Maintenance on 12 December 2006
• Next Steps

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Clerical Returns

• Progress on Switch Off
• Intention
• Autumn 2006 first announcement of which LAs
  can switch off their Stats 121/122 from February
  2007
• (then rolling programme for remaining LAs as
  criteria achieved)
• Where are we now?
• Identified criteria options for selection
• Analysis of current position using criteria
• Agreement to be obtained by stakeholders
• Derivation rules

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Scan Guidance and Specification

• Change control
• Clear identification
• Serial number
• Date of change
• What change
• Method of communication
• Announcement in a Bulletin
• Historical record
• Recorded on website

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Website (www.knowledgenetwork.gov.uk/hbds)

• Website technical maintenance
• When?
• 12 December and beyond
• Experiencing problems?
• Firstly - try and refresh your screen
• Secondly - clear your browser history and
  temporary internet files
• If that fails then please contact John Lowdon
• (0191 225 6554 or email HBDataService_at_dwp.gsi.gov.
  uk)

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Facts Figures
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Facts Figures
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Next Steps

• Looking at April 2008 next update
• Examining options for single matching data scan
• Security, fraud and error considering
  requirements
• Local Housing Allowance
• Employment and Support Allowance
• Refinements based on data we receive
• Electronic data returns

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Contact Details

• Jan Ripley
• Performance Partner
• Housing Benefit Data Service
• Tel [phone]
• Mobile [phone]
• jan.ripley_at_dwp.gsi.gov.uk
• hbsdiad-scan_at_dwp.gsi.gov.uk
• Website www.knowledgenetwork.gov.uk/hbds