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it is determined the program has given false statements on an application or any records required by OECOSL, there are credible allegations the program has committed fraud, or if criminal charges of fraud have been filed against the program, voucher eligibility will be revoked. If these conditions exist, programs will be unable to receive voucher payments effective immediately and programs will not be able to reapply for at least two (2) years.

IC 12-17.2-3.5-16 Revocation of eligibility Sec. 16. (a) The division may, according to rules adopted under IC 4-22-2, decertify a provider for any of the following reasons: (1) The provider fails to comply with this chapter. (2) The provider refuses to allow, during normal business hours, the division or an agent of the division to inspect the facility where the provider operates a child care program. (b) A provider is ineligible, and the division may revoke for a period of not less than two (2) years from the date on which a final determination is made under IC 4-21.5 a provider's eligibility to receive a voucher payment under this chapter for any of the following reasons: (1) The provider is determined by the division to have made false statements in the provider's: (A) application for eligibility to receive a voucher payment; or (B) records required by the division; under this chapter. (2) Credible allegations of fraud have been made against the provider, as determined by the division. (3) Criminal charges of welfare fraud have been filed against the provider. (4) Allegations of welfare fraud committed by the provider have been substantiated by the division. As added by P.L.225-2013, SEC.15. Amended by P.L.171-2014, SEC.8.

NONCOMPLIANCEWITH CCDF PROVIDER ELIGIBILITY STANDARDS An eligible program must ensure CCDF Provider Eligibility Standards (PES) are maintained at all times. Failure to maintain compliance may result in decertification through a Notice of Order:

• The program will be given the opportunity to come into compliance prior to the issue of a Notice of Order for decertification. This will apply to all non-compliances other than allowing a disqualified individual to work at a program or live in an exempt home in accordance with IC 12-17.2-3.5-4. • Once a citation of non-compliance is issued during an inspection, the program will be given twenty- one (21) days from the date of inspection to return the completed notice of non-compliance (Plan of Improvement) and supporting documentation. • If the notice of non-compliance is not received and approved by OECOSL in a timely manner it will result in a Notice of Order for decertification. The program must be in compliance with all requirements and any follow up visits conducted by the licensing consultant before the notice of non- compliance return date. If no gap in eligibility to provide services exists, your families may continue receiving services without interruption. For a complete list of the child care laws, please refer to: https://www.in.gov/fssa/carefinder/2734.htm