The Benefits Search has a unique link to the DWP debt recovery system which provides additional benefit information not held in Authority records. In addition the link provides HMRC employer information (P45/P46), where available. LoCTA Search is the only data exchange system that provides this service.
The information provided by the link includes:
- Forename
- Surname
- NINO
- Date of Birth
- Match Type
- Quality Legend
- Benefit Type
- Total Weekly Benefit Rate
- Method of Payment
- District office code
- Branch office code
- Non—dependent details
- Date of last payment
- Employer
- Employer Address
- P45/P46 information where available
- Telephone Number
- Evening Telephone Number
- Date Of Death
The combination of the Benefits Module and the DWP Search enables Authorities to trace debtors efficiently, on both a local and national basis, thereby helping to improve overpayment recovery.