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4420-2 PURSUING INTENTIONAL PROGRAM VIOLATIONS In instances that sufficient evidence establishes that an Intentional Program Violation (IPV) occurred, the Child Care Program Office (CCPO) Eligibility and Benefits Staff will forward the matter to the Fraud Control Unit (FCU).

4420-2 A. WAIVER OF INTENTIONAL PROGRAM VIOLATION HEARING The family or provider has the option to waive their right to an Intentional Program Violation Hearing. Once presented with the evidence supporting an IPV the family or provider is given the opportunity to sign a waiver instead of participating in a formal hearing. The waiver can be signed either admitting or not admitting to the facts as presented. The signed waiver carries the same penalties as being found to have committed an IPV through a formal Intentional Program Violation Hearing.

By signing the waiver, the family or provider gives up their right to an Intentional Program Violation Hearing, agrees to repay any overpayment, and agrees to be disqualified from the Child Care Assistance Program (CCAP) for the period specified.

The CCPO Eligibility and Benefits Staff will impose the applicable IPV and disqualification penalty to both open and closed cases. See section 4420-3 Penalties for an Intentional Program Violation. The signed Waiver of Intentional Program Violation Hearing notice is placed in the family or provider’s electronic Incorrect Payment (IP) file and forwarded to the Designee or CCPO to maintain in the family’s or provider’s hard copy case file.

The family’s or provider’s information is updated in the Incorrect Payment Tracking Spreadsheet.

4420-2 B. INTENTIONAL PROGRAM VIOLATION HEARING When a family or provider fails to submit a signed Waiver of Intentional Program Violation Hearing an Intentional Program Violation Hearing is scheduled by the FCU.