According to Ekots granskning, an increasing number of incorrect child benefits are being detected, and in some cases, the payments have continued for several years. The exact number of incorrect payments and the total amount of money paid out incorrectly have not been disclosed. It is also unclear how long on average these incorrect payments have continued or what the main causes are.
Socialförsäkringsminister Anna Tenje emphasized the need for significant improvements to prevent funds from being misallocated. Tenje said that more must be done to ensure money does not end up in the wrong hands. Tenje highlighted the challenge of balancing increased control with personal integrity but stated that the system needs to become less trust-based.
Specific measures to improve the system have not yet been detailed.