Centrelink payments much more inaccurate than Services Australia claims, audit office finds

Australian National Audit Office says nearly one in five payments to recipients are wrong despite Services Australia giving itself close to full marks

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Services Australia has been accused of incorrectly giving itself near full marks in its reporting of payment accuracy to recipients.

New figures from the Australian National Audit Office show nearly one in five of those receiving welfare support payments are being paid incorrectly, with the government watchdog recommending Services Australia develop more reliable reporting methods.

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