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House Bill No. 5506

Public Act No. 22-118 190 of 739

affirming, modifying or reversing the decision of the administrator not later than twenty business days after the designee's reconsideration of the determination and shall submit such decision, in writing, to the administrator and the applicant. The decision shall include a short statement of findings that shall specify if premium pay shall be paid to the applicant in accordance with subsection (e) of this section. (g) Any statement, document, information or matter may be considered by the administrator or, on reconsideration, by the administrator's designee, if, in the opinion of the administrator or designee, it contributes to a determination of the claim, whether or not the same would be admissible in a court of law. (h) Notwithstanding sections 4-183 and 51-197b of the general statutes, there shall be no right of appeal by any applicant following the final decision of the administrator's designee issued pursuant to subsection (f) of this section. (i) If a payment is made to a program applicant erroneously, or as a result of wilful misrepresentation by such applicant, the administrator may seek repayment of benefits from the applicant having received such payment and may also, in the case of wilful misrepresentation, seek payment of a penalty in the amount of fifty per cent of the benefits paid as a result of such misrepresentation. Any person, including an employer, who intentionally aids, abets, assists, promotes or facilitates the making of, or the attempt to make, any claim for payment or the receipt or attempted receipt of payment by another person in violation of this subsection shall be liable for the same financial penalty as the person making, or attempting to make, such claim or receiving, or attempting to receive, benefits from the program. (j) On or before July 31, 2022, and monthly thereafter, and any other time at the request of the administrator, the Comptroller shall submit a report to the administrator indicating the value of the Connecticut