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SNAP CERTIFICATION MANUAL – SECTIONS 100 TO 900 900 Authorized Representatives 997 Disposition of Investigations

E. Secure a waiver of the administrative disqualification hearing or complete the referral for an administrative disqualification hearing (DHS-1208). F. Administratively close the investigation if, at any stage of the inquiry, the investigative staff determines that the case is not suitable for prosecution or for referral for an Administrative Disqualification Hearing. G. Notify the Overpayment Unit and the DHS county office of the disposition of the investigation and return copies of the case record to the county office.

997 Disposition of Investigations SNAP MANUAL 03/01/02 The Fraud Investigations Unit will notify the county administrator of the initial disposition of each referral. When a case is referred for prosecution, the Fraud Investigations Unit will request that the Prosecuting Attorney file charges, send a copy of that request to the DHS county office, and advise the Overpayment Unit of the factual basis for the overpayment. When the Fraud Unit feels that a case should be referred for an Administrative Disqualification Hearing, a Hearing Statement (DHS-1208) will be provided to the Overpayment Unit. The Overpayment Unit will determine whether or not the cases should be referred to Appeals and Hearings for an Administrative Disqualification Hearing. When the individual suspected of committing the IPV signs a Waiver of Hearing and Disqualification Agreement (Form DHS-267), the Fraud Investigations Unit will advise the DHS county office and the Overpayment Unit of the facts of the case. A copy of the DHS-267, and, if negotiated, a copy of the Repayment Agreement will be provided. See SNAP 16830 for additional information. For cases administratively closed, the Fraud Investigations Unit will forward a memo to the County Office and the Overpayment Unit explaining the reason for the closure. If an overpayment has been calculated, these documents will be forwarded to the Overpayment Unit for collection. The final disposition of cases adjudicated by the court will be furnished to the county office and the Overpayment Unit by the memorandum from the Director of the Fraud Investigations Unit.