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9.5 DETERMINATION OF MISUSE During the application process, the client is informed that it is their responsibility to provide correct information when the application is completed. Additionally, the client is given a copy of the Applicant Rights and Responsibilities that emphasizes the need for accurate information. Further, the service application includes a statement which must be signed by the client. In signing this statement, the client declares that the information contained within the application is true to the best of their knowledge. The information provided by the client is the basis for determining client intent of misuse of services. If it is determined that a client intentionally misrepresented themselves, the client will be terminated for life and will not be allowed to apply or receive child care services through the Child Care Scholarship Program under any funding category.

9.6 FRAUD The Child Care Scholarship Program receives reports of potential fraud through our 1- 800 phones lines and the agency Fraud Hotline. Reports are researched and actions taken as appropriate to terminate child care services. The Child Care Scholarship Program is required by federal regulations to recover child care payments that are the result of fraud. These payments shall be recovered from the party responsible for committing the fraud. The current system adjustment process addresses recoupment of payments to a provider. Suspected fraud or misuse will be referred to the Office of Inspector General for guidance on how to proceed.

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9.5 DETERMINATION OF MISUSE During the application process, the client is informed that it is their responsibility to provide correct information when the application is completed. Additionally, the client is given a copy of the Applicant Rights and Responsibilities that emphasizes the need for accurate information. Further, the service application includes a statement which must be signed by the client. In signing this statement, the client declares that the information contained within the application is true to the best of their knowledge. The information provided by the client is the basis for determining client intent of misuse of services. If it is determined that a client intentionally misrepresented themselves, the client will be terminated for life and will not be allowed to apply or receive child care services through the Child Care Scholarship Program under any funding category.

9.6 FRAUD The Child Care Scholarship Program receives reports of potential fraud through our 1- 800 phones lines and the agency Fraud Hotline. Reports are researched and actions taken as appropriate to terminate child care services. The Child Care Scholarship Program is required by federal regulations to recover child care payments that are the result of fraud. These payments shall be recovered from the party responsible for committing the fraud. The current system adjustment process addresses recoupment of payments to a provider. Suspected fraud or misuse will be referred to the Office of Inspector General for guidance on how to proceed.