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Program Integrity Assessments

Program Integrity Assessments. 15 March 2011. Verification of Income. Most common documentation required by States: pay stubs tax returns employer letters More than 1/3 of States use computerized systems About 10% use State Directory of New Hires

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Program Integrity Assessments

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  1. Program Integrity Assessments 15 March 2011

  2. Verification of Income • Most common documentation required by States: • pay stubs • tax returns • employer letters • More than 1/3 of States use computerized systems • About 10% use State Directory of New Hires • About 1/5 of States plan to expand databases

  3. Vendor Authenticity • Most States require vendor agreements • Fewer than half require vendors to be registered • More than 1/3 of States require vendors to provide a valid TIN or SSN • About 1/5 of States conduct periodic monitoring of vendors

  4. Example Payment Policies • Preference for direct payments to vendors • Computerized system to track vendor payments • Rules for direct payments to households • Vendor proof of services/bills • Coordination of payments

  5. Areas for Improvement • Verifying data through third-party systems • Strengthening vendor authenticity • Audits of local administering agencies • Expand fraud reporting opportunities

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