Guidance
How ESFA handles allegations of suspected fraud or financial irregularity
Information about how to report instances of suspected fraud or financial irregularity to the Education and Skills Funding Agency (ESFA).
Applies to England
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Details
The Education and Skills Funding Agency (ESFA) closed on 31 March 2025. All activity has moved to the Department for Education (DfE). You should continue to follow this guidance.
Guide explaining how to make an allegation of fraud or financial irregularity within an ESFA-funded educational providers including:
- academy trusts and schools including free schools and university technical colleges (UTCs)
- further education colleges
- training organisations
Updates to this page
Published 7 January 2019
Last updated 20 June 2023
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