Strengthen statutory powers of the cms to avoid financial fraud

At present a system that was created to support parents with living expenses for their children has become a tool for abuse and neglect.This is due to paying parents who evade parental responsibility by redirecting and hiding income to avoid making payments which is financial fraud.The cms need an increase in powers to combat this issue. The more cases that are investigated and brought to justice will inadvertently reduce the pressure on other services that exist to support single parents.