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• Ten years for a finding that a fraudulent statement or representation about identity or place of residence was made in order to receive duplicate benefits (there do not have to be benefits issued in order for this rule to apply). Unsuccessful attempts to commit fraud in this manner will be treated in the same manner as successful attempts; • Permanently for a court conviction of a trafficking offense of $500 or more occurred in a single transaction or multiple transactions; • Permanently for the first finding by a court for purchasing firearms, ammunition, or explosives with SNAP. 4625.15.15 TANF FRAUD DISQUALIFICATION PERIODS (C)

When the fraud is determined by an ADH or an ADH Waiver: • First occurrence results in a six-month disqualification; • Second occurrence results in a twelve-month disqualification; or • Third occurrence results in permanent TANF ineligibility.

For an individual who is convicted of a (Welfare fraud) misdemeanor: • The first occurrence will result in a twelve- month disqualification; • The second occurrence will result in a twelve- month disqualification; or • The third occurrence will result in a permanent disqualification. (f5b)

For an individual who is convicted of a (Welfare fraud) felony: • The first occurrence will result in a ten-year disqualification; • The second occurrence will result in a ten-year disqualification; • The third occurrence will result in a permanent disqualification. (f6b) 4630.00.00 PERSONS RESPONSIBLE FOR REPAYMENT

The individuals who are responsible for repayment of an over-issuance vary by program. The following sections discuss these differences. 4630.05.00 PERSONS RESPONSIBLE FOR REPAYMENT (S)

All adult AG members, 18 years or older, who were adult members of the AG at the time the over- issuance occurred will be jointly and individually liable for the value of any over-issuance of benefits. • If the claim is because an adult was not in the household, that person is not liable. • If the claim is because a mandatory adult was actually in the household and their income and resources should have been counted, they are considered liable. • A person connected to the household, such as an authorized representative or alien sponsor, who actually traffics or otherwise causes an overpayment or trafficking is liable. (f11) • If there were no AG members aged 18 or older at the time the over-issuance occurred, the payee will be held liable.