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200 Question Answer determination to approve a permanent suspension. What is a provider IPV? • Intentional misleading statements or misrepresentation of information • History of repeated violations and/or non- compliance • Numerous Wisconsin Shares program violations are discovered • Egregious overpayments are discovered • Previous stipulation was not followed • Possessing and/or utilizing a parent’s MyWIChildCare EBT card, account number, and/or PIN, or any representation of these items to issue payment to themselves • Cashing out benefits or providing “kickbacks” to parents What should local agencies do if they believe a permanent suspension is warranted? Submit the case to BCCSA for review via the Child Care Help Desk. The local agency should provide a brief summary of reasons for the permanent suspension.

Once received, a BCCSA team member will contact the requestor for additional information. The agency worker will have to complete and submit a recommendation document that will be provided by BCCSA.

All requested permanent suspensions will be heard at the monthly permanent suspension meeting. The requestor must attend the permanent suspension meeting and present their findings to the panel for approval.

Permanent Suspension Meeting If an investigator recommends a permanent suspension, a meeting must be held with the lead investigator/auditor, BCCSA Managers, DCF OLC, and DECE administration. The investigator must explain why they are recommending permanent suspension. Additionally, they must explain and provide detailed evidence to support the accuracy of the overpayment period, the overpayment amount, and the egregiousness of the