e. Lost, Stolen or Destroyed Checks

The payee may request replacement of a lost, stolen or destroyed check within ninety days of the date the original check was issued. If the CCAP administrator determines that the original check was signed or cashed by the provider, the parent or a member of the family, no replacement check shall be issued. Payments issued through direct deposit shall not be replaced under any conditions.

The payee shall be required to submit a notarized affidavit using a form specified by the CCAP administrator prior to replacing the lost, stolen or destroyed check, unless the check has been returned and has not been transacted. The payee shall also file a police report if requested by the CCAP administrator, and cooperate with any investigations conducted by the department or the police.

The CCAP administrator may withhold replacement checks for up to fourteen days from the date the affidavit is submitted if payment of the original check could not be stopped or if the original check has not been recovered or has been cashed. In the event of an ongoing investigation, the replacement check may be withheld indefinitely pending completion of the investigation.