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SNAP CERTIFICATION MANUAL – SECTIONS 100 TO 900 900 Authorized Representatives 992 Functions

992 Functions SNAP MANUAL 03/01/02 The Fraud Investigations Unit has the following major functions: • Review the case record and independently verify information contained in the file to determine if a criminal investigation is warranted. • Investigate to gather evidence in cases where there is a probability that a fraudulent act was committed. • Refer to the prosecutor appropriate cases in which facts are obtained prove that the accused person, by deception, received DHS monies/benefits to which he/she was not entitled. • Refer for an administrative disqualification hearing or secure a waiver of an administrative disqualification hearing on cases not referred to the prosecutor if these cases contain evidence of an IPV.

993 Referral Sources SNAP MANUAL 07/01/94 Reports of suspected fraud may be received from any source within the Department of Human Services, the general public, public officials, or other public agencies, or by the Fraud Investigations Unit itself.

994 Reporting Suspected Fraud SNAP MANUAL 03/01/02 A Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) case will be referred for an investigation when: • The suspected fraudulent act(s) resulted in a cumulative overpayment of $125 or more. • The client is suspected of receiving assistance in two or more names, counties or states. • There is a report of trafficking in SNAP benefits. Trafficking means the buying or selling of SNAP benefits or Electronic Benefits Transfer (EBT) cards for cash or for consideration other than eligible foods; or the exchange of firearms, ammunition, explosives or controlled substances for SNAP benefits. Referrals from DHS sources are made via a Suspected Fraud Report (DHS-1700).