DARD Counter Fraud

The aim of the Central Investigation Service is to provide evidence enabling the successful prosecution of, or withholding of payments to, persons who have defrauded the Department or contravened relevant legislation. The team of experienced staff conduct investigations into alleged external fraud/irregularities e.g. claims relating to the payment of grants and subsidies and offences relating to deliberate infection of disease.

The Service also has responsibility for co-ordinating the effective delivery of the DARD Counter Fraud Strategy and is also responsible for implementing many of the targets contained within it.

In addition Central Investigation Service fulfils a vital role in deterring and preventing fraud by enhancing fraud awareness and promoting a culture of anti-fraud consciousness across the Department, its Agencies and NDPBs.