1855 Requests for Investigation | FPRU
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Department of Human Services |
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POL 1855 |
Revised: |
09/09/2024 |
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Next Review: |
09/08/2026 |
Policy
Requests for investigation of suspected fraud and intentional program violations on the part of a Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program or Temporary Assistance for Needy Families recipient must be submitted to the Department of Human Services (DHS) Office of Inspector General (OIG). The Fraud Prevention and Recovery Unit (FPRU) will review referrals and investigate cases of suspected fraud and abuse in a timely manner.
The DHS has established a toll-free fraud hotline (1-844-694-2347) that is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week. All calls are reviewed and if appropriate, documented on a DHS OIG Fraud and Abuse Reporting Form, which is subsequently routed to the appropriate Division of Family and Children Services office for investigation and follow-up.
Authority
O.C.G.A. 49-4-15
References
Benefit Recovery Manual (Vol. IV) MAN3450
Code of Federal Regulations 7 C.F.R. § 273.18
Applicability
Suspected intentional program violations are reported to the OIG/FPRU for investigation.
Definitions
Suspected intentional program violations are allegations of suspected fraud, misuse, and trafficking of public assistance benefits.
Responsibilities
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The OIG/FPRU Director is responsible for oversight of POL 1855.
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The FPRU State Operations Unit updates procedures to implement this policy.
History
Evaluation
The OIG/FPRU evaluates this policy by:
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Monitoring and completing an annual review to confirm the accuracy of suspected intentional program violation referrals.
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Passing any audit(s) with no findings.