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4 If the over issuance is referred to the prosecutor, do not discuss the possibility of repayment with any member of the AG before the final court disposition. The AG will be allowed 10 days to rebut the allegation prior to referral to Benefit Recovery. The eligibility worker must allow the AG an opportunity to provide information which clarifies the situation. The eligibility worker must also: · Complete the Overpayment Details- Referral Details page Benefit Recovery within 30 calendar days of the day the agency became aware of the overpayment (refer to Section 4620.00.00, completing the Benefit Recovery Referral). · Respond to the Benefit Recovery unit requests for any additional information within 10 calendars days. · If notified that a payment has been received and no referral exists, determine if over issuance occurred and enter information on the Overpayment Details- Referral Details page. · If notified that a payment has been received and no over issuance exists, the payment must be returned to the individual. · When notified that attendance is required, prepare for appearance in court or at a hearing. 4605.05.10 BENEFIT RECOVERY WORKER RESPONSIBILITIES The Benefit Recovery caseworker is responsible for the establishment of all over issuance claims and the maintenance of recovery activities except the receipt of any repayments. 4605.05.15 FRAUD REFERRAL COORDINATOR/BENEFIT RECOVERY CODY USER RESPONSIBILITIES Certain Benefit Recovery workers also serve as the contact for all fraud, investigation, and referral activity. The responsibilities of the Fraud Referral Coordinator/Benefit Recovery CODY user are: · Review all claims purported to be fraud before they can be opened. Decide on further action. · Monitor all fraud referral and investigation activities conducted within DFR. · Serve as contact for Central Office staff on matters related to claims, collections, adjudications, and investigations. · Maintain all fraud activity records including Fraud Hotline Referrals, other program abuse complaints, referrals for investigations, prosecutions, and criminal court results. Assign CODY investigation numbers to all referrals to be investigated by Benefit Recovery or Compliance Division.