
RAF moves to curb default judgments as legal reforms gather pace
The RAF has emerged from years of adverse audits with an unqualified opinion, while the government is reworking the Fund’s funding model as part of the revived RABS Bill.

The RAF has emerged from years of adverse audits with an unqualified opinion, while the government is reworking the Fund’s funding model as part of the revived RABS Bill.

SCOPA says the RAF 1 form may have kept claims out of the system, leaving the Fund exposed to a wave of unrecognised liabilities if it is set aside.

Treasury says the RAF must address its claims and payments processes, not try to manage its massive liabilities by changing accounting standards.

The Road Accident Fund board is taking steps to address deep-rooted governance and financial issues – from executive suspensions to tightening legal oversight – but Parliament is questioning whether it’s too little, too late.