http://www.theguardian.com/politics/2013/nov/07/universal-credit-waste-mps

The report is well worth reading
 
http://www.publications.parliament.uk/pa/cm201314/cmselect/cmpubacc/619/…
 

It depicts a "shocking" catalogue of failures.
 

A DWP spokesperson said in response: "This report doesn't take into account our new leadership team, or our progress on delivery. We have already taken comprehensive action including strengthening governance, supplier management and financial controls".