Conn. Gen. Stat. § 17b-7a

Current with legislation from 2024 effective through June 4, 2024.
Section 17b-7a - State-wide fraud early detection system. Regulations. Quarterly reports

The Commissioner of Social Services shall develop a state-wide fraud early detection system. The purpose of such system shall be to identify, investigate and determine if an application for assistance under (1) programs administered by the department, including, but not limited to, (A) the temporary family assistance program, (B) the supplemental nutrition assistance program, (C) the child care subsidy program, or (D) the Medicaid program pursuant to Title XIX of the Social Security Act, and (2) the child care subsidy program administered by the Office of Early Childhood, pursuant to section 17b-749, is fraudulent prior to granting assistance. The Commissioner of Social Services shall consult with the Commissioner of Early Childhood regarding the development of such state-wide fraud early detection system for such child care subsidy program. The Commissioner of Social Services shall adopt regulations, in accordance with chapter 54, for the purpose of developing and implementing said system. The Commissioner of Social Services shall submit quarterly reports concerning savings realized through the implementation of the state-wide fraud early detection system to the joint standing committees of the General Assembly having cognizance of matters relating to human services and appropriations and the budgets of state agencies.

Conn. Gen. Stat. § 17b-7a

( P.A. 95-194, S. 25, 33; June 18 Sp. Sess. P.A. 97-2, S. 20, 165; P.A. 05-280, S. 3; P.A. 09-9, S. 7; P.A. 14-39, S. 66.)

Amended by P.A. 14-0039, S. 66 of the Connecticut Acts of the 2014 Regular Session, eff. 7/1/2014.
Amended by P.A. 09-0009, S. 7 of the the 2009 Regular Session, eff. 5/4/2009.