Relationships with other ALBs

DHSC NHSCFA Framework - annex D

In order to deliver its functions efficiently and effectively, and to support alignment across the whole system, NHS Counter Fraud Authority (NHSCFA) will work closely with:

NHS Trusts, Foundation Trusts and Special Health Authorities - Directions to NHS Trusts and Special Health Authorities direct NHS organisations to cooperate with NHSCFA in countering fraud and to adhere to NHSCFA’s counter fraud standards for providers and commissioners. NHS Counter Fraud Authority will also cooperate with the Secretary of State in enforcing the Principles and Rules for Cooperation and Competition which will continue to apply to foundation trusts and NHS trusts.

NHS England / Improvement - To support it to meet DHSC's expectations for its Functional Standards compliance and maturity. In particular this should result in an Action Plan that cites inter-dependencies and demonstrates collaboration between NHSE/I, NHSBSA and NHSCFA on common areas of work. Also to be included is NHSCFA's work to/production of an annual report to support NHSE/I's oversight of commissioners and providers compliance with contracts / national standards and strengthening fraud intelligence.

NHS Business Services Authority (NHSBSA) - to support it to meet DHSC's expectations for its Functional Standards compliance and maturity. In particular this should result in an Action Plan that cites inter-dependencies and demonstrates collaboration between NHSE/I, NHSBSA and NHSCFA on common areas of work including compliance with contracts / national standards for commissioners and providers and strengthening fraud intelligence.

NHS Resolution - to support it to meet DHSC's expectations for its Functional Standards compliance and maturity.

NHS Blood and Transplant - to support it to meet DHSC's expectations for its Functional Standards compliance and maturity.

Arrangement for partnership working will be set out and published in partnership agreements with key partner organisations.

NHSCFA will work with other ALBs as and when it is appropriate.

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